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February 12, 2025Fare changes for Guelph Transit in 2025
December 16, 2024Guelph, Ont., December 16, 2024 – In 2025, Guelph Transit will be making changes to certain fare programs. Key Messages Adult fares, reduced fares and day passes will increase on January 1, 2025 Tier A and B of the Affordable Bus Pass Program will be free as of February 1, 2025 (No Changes to Tier C) On February 1, 2025, Guelph Transit will introduce two pilot programs to provide free rides for seniors and youth on specific days, with a registered OnYourWay fare card. These programs will run until December 31, 2025 Seniors can ride Guelph Transit for free every Thursday Youth ages 13-17 can ride for free every weekday after 5 p.m., and on weekends and holidays Fare increases begin January 1, 2025 Adult… Continue reading Fare changes for Guelph Transit in 2025
Guelph Transit makes trip planning easier with mobile apps
November 26, 2024A new partnership with Transit app, plus existing mobile apps offer Guelph Transit riders more personalized trip planning Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2024 – For those looking to use Guelph Transit, downloading certain apps to your phone can make trip planning easier. Plan your trip Conventional bus service Transit app: Transit app offers real time departure times for Guelph Transit, and other municipalities, too. For those who use conventional bus service, Transit app is a great tool for trip planning. The app shows accurate and up-to-date departure times in a user-friendly way. New this fall, Guelph Transit is now an official Transit app partner. This means users who open the app within Guelph city limits will automatically have access to enhanced trip planning features,… Continue reading Guelph Transit makes trip planning easier with mobile apps
City of Guelph moves forward with collective agreement with ATU
November 20, 2024Guelph, Ont., November 20, 2024 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that City Council has directed staff to execute and finalize the new collective agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 1189, which represents approximately 260 operators and staff at Guelph Transit. “We appreciate the time that ATU members and City staff spent at the bargaining table. Through this process, we reached an agreement that benefits everyone: our employees, transit users, and taxpayers” said Stephen O’Brien, Acting General Manager of Human Resources for the City of Guelph. “I am pleased that after months of negotiations and the unwavering solidarity of our membership, we have signed a new 3-year deal that not only honours the hard work and dedication of our members… Continue reading City of Guelph moves forward with collective agreement with ATU
On-demand transit service available on Sundays as of September 1
August 15, 2024Guelph, Ont., August 15, 2024 – Guelph Transit will be extending Sunday service to include on-demand bus service. This will begin September 1. Sunday service as of September 1: The 99 Mainline will continue to run every 15 minutes south of Guelph Central Station and every 30 minutes north of Guelph Central Station from 7:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. All other routes will continue to run every 30 minutes from 9:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. NEW: On-demand service runs from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dispatch for on-demand service will be available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. On-demand service has no fixed route. Trips can be booked for all bus stops throughout the city, except those within… Continue reading On-demand transit service available on Sundays as of September 1
City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects
May 25, 2023Funds will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make it easier for people to navigate local trails, sidewalks and paths Key facts The City is getting $1.7 million from the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program for upgrades to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning system at the West End Community Centre. The City is getting $420,000 from the Government of Canada’s Zero Emission Infrastructure Program to install 24 Level 2 fleet vehicle charging stations and four fast chargers for electric buses. The City is getting $50,000 from the Government of Canada’s Active Transportation Fund to support its active transportation wayfinding strategy. Media release Guelph, Ont., May 25, 2023 – Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield announced this week that the City of Guelph… Continue reading City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects