Ridership

• REM officials boast on-time performance record but problems persist

  Building the sprawling all electric and fully automated rail service is now estimated to cost $7.95 Billion, a 26 per cent increase since construction began in 2018.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
  
• New navigation system supposed to improve STM metro service

  Communications-based train control (CBTC) is a navigation system that uses frequencies between cars to better determine the train's exact location.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
  
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• Montreal’s public transit systems face $500 million shortfall in 2023

  Making up that shortfall is proving difficult, as ridership remains well below pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
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• Revenue shortfall could force STM to reduce bus service

  Officials at the transit agency warn that without the additional funds, some buses on certain lines may be running less frequently.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2022
• Lethbridge Transit seeing ‘encouraging’ ridership trends

  With school back in session for thousands of post-secondary students, Lethbridge Transit is reporting a substantial jump in ridership compared to the last couple of years.

  Economy

  Sep 22, 2022
• TransLink ridership rebounds to 70% of pre-pandemic levels

  TransLink says its recovery of ridership that plummeted during the pandemic has been stronger than many other North American transit networks, but still hasn't rebounded entirely.

  Health

  May 25, 2022
• TTC CEO receives 21 per cent pay hike despite revenue decline in ridership

  This comes at a time the Transit Commission is experiencing a significant reduction in ridership and revenue shortfall due to the ongoing pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
• B.C. government keeping 11 minor ferry routes afloat to cover COVID-19 losses

  Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has found funding to prevent cuts to 11 minor BC Ferries routes.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2020
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• TransLink says double-decker buses will be on Metro Vancouver roads this fall

  Once inspected and tested, the extra-large buses are expected to enter service this fall.

  Jul 21, 2019
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• Ridership dropped significantly on Montreal’s commuter trains in 2018

  Overall, there were 1.2 per cent fewer rides on exo's six commuter rail lines in 2018.

  Canada

  May 8, 2019