Replacement Workers Take over Routes of Striking Bus Drivers in Northern Ont.

Replacement workers take over routes of striking bus drivers in northern Ont.

More than a dozen bus routes resumed Thursday morning, even as the Alouette Bus Lines school bus driver strike continues. The replacement workers took over several routes as contract negotiations hit a brick wall.

Union shocked as scab drivers take their routes at Alouette Bus Lines

‘They’re now using scab drivers to run our routes while we’re on the picket line fighting for fair wages,’ union said

Alouette bus drivers on strike demanding livable wage in Nipissing-Parry Sound

NIPISSING-PARRY SOUND, Ont., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- School bus drivers at Alouette Bus Lines, members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2020, are on strike after an overwhelming

"Scabs" replacing striking Alouette school bus drivers behind the wheel, says union

“Scabs” are being used to operate Alouette school buses, according to the union representing striking bus drivers.

Some Alouette school bus routes in service

By Richard CoffinNipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines has advised some routes are operating as of Thursday morning (Feb. 26).Officials say they include route numbers 001, 610 also covering 605, 268, 286, 011, 022, 063, 064, 065, 061, 062, 014 also covering 066.NPSSTS says work on contingency plans for alternate transportation services continue.STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to…