Halifax Transit

• Free transit pass program for Halifax students to continue after funding uncertainty

  After months of uncertainty, it was announced the day before the school year began that students in grades 7 to 12 will once again receive the passes.

  Canada

  Sep 3
  
• Halifax Transit’s tap-to-pay upgrades delayed by 3 months

  The delay comes after municipal staff informed Halifax city councillors they cannot meet the initial deadline for the program rollout.

  Canada

  Jul 14
  
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• Steering issues on another Halifax ferry has councillors pondering future of fleet

  The Alderney ferry is back down to half service after another vessel had to be taken out of operation due to steering issues. 

  Canada

  May 26
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• Halifax Transit sends warning about dangerous ‘bus surfing’ trend

  Halifax Regional Municipality issued a statement condemning the trend, saying, 'No amount of 'likes' is worth your life.'

  Canada

  Apr 22
• Nova Scotia exploring possible transit system to link Halifax with 3 rural communities

  Nova Scotia's Department of Public Works says the network would ideally connect to existing fixed-route services run by municipalities. 

  Traffic

  Apr 15
• Alderney ferry repair delayed again as Halifax Transit tries to get parts

  The ferry first went down in January after experiencing a steering system issue that needed specialized replacement parts, according to Halifax Transit.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• 5 things to know about Halifax’s proposed new transit plan

  A report to be delivered to the city’s transportation standing committee on Monday includes a new “core service plan” which proposes changes to 37 per cent of transit routes.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Video shows close call between young family and Halifax Transit bus

  Tom Himmelman was walking with his four-year-old son and dog. He's now speaking out and hoping to advance training in the municipality for drivers in order to create safer roads. 

  Canada

  Jan 29
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• No charges in fatal Halifax Transit bus collision that killed 24-year-old woman

  Halifax Regional Police say investigators have finished their investigation into a fatal collision between a transit bus and a pedestrian, and no charges will be laid.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2024
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• Halifax Transit temporarily pulls dozens of buses from road after one loses tire

  Halifax Transit had to temporarily pull some buses off the road Thursday, after a wheel came off a vehicle while it was in service. 

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2024