Halifax Transit

• Passenger stabbed during ‘unprovoked’ attack on Halifax Transit bus, police say

  A Halifax Regional Police spokesperson said the weapon used in the attack wasn't a knife, but described it as a "pointy piece of metal." A man is now facing charges.

  Crime

  Apr 22
  
• Rocky ride: Service disruptions all too common for Halifax ferry passengers

  The union that represents Halifax ferry operators is sounding the alarm, saying workers are burnt out and cannot keep up with demand.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
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• Bedford ferry to be added to Halifax Transit system by 2028, new terminal coming

  A long-awaited project to add a Bedford ferry connection to the Halifax Transit system is expected to be completed in the 2027-28 fiscal year, officials announced Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 4
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• Riders, councillor push back on proposed Halifax Transit fare increase

  The proposed budget includes a fare increase that would take effect in September if approved. An adult bus fare would jump from $2.75 to $3. 

  Canada

  Feb 29
• Man falls off Halifax ferry, taken to hospital: police

  Halifax Regional Police said officers are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the man falling off the Halifax Transit Ferry.

  Canada

  Feb 28
• Halifax Transit suspending services on Saturday afternoon due to heavy, freezing rain

  In a rainfall warning update issued by Environment Canada, the weather agency said 25 to 55 milimetres of rain is forecast for most of Nova Scotia on Saturday. 

  Weather

  Feb 24
• Halifax police look for suspect after sexual assault reported on bus

  Halifax police allege the suspect approached a group of youth at Dartmouth bus terminal, made sexual comments and touched some of them.

  Crime

  Feb 8
• Halifax bus driver goes into ditch, charged with impaired driving: police

  Halifax Regional Police allege the officers 'detected signs of impairment' and seized alcohol containers from the scene.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Halifax Transit welcomes first electric bus, with more to follow

  Halifax Transit’s first electric bus arrived last week, and there are plans for 200 buses to follow by the end of 2024. Still, advocates are concerned about overcrowding.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
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• Man with life-threatening injuries after being hit in crosswalk by Halifax Transit bus: police

  The 22-year-old man was in a marked crosswalk in downtown Halifax when he was hit by the bus, police say. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023