The union that represents Edmonton’s transit workers is calling for more measures to protect drivers against COVID-19. “The local is also calling for employers to provide more personal protective equipment, more PPE, especially in the form of masks.
For DATS operators, the plastic sleeves that they need to protect themselves.” Bradshaw said Tuesday that while the union understands that the masks mainly protect others from the wearer, it believes it would increase safety on buses. “It’s very clear to me that frustrations, concerns, fears are high right now,” Bradshaw said. “Everybody is at risk and everybody is concerned.