Going somewhere in Guelph on June 8? Ride Guelph Transit for free between 5:45 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. to celebrate Clean Air Day. Good air quality is important to our health, our environment and the economy. Help sustain our future by choosing environmentally-friendly travel options such as cycling, walking, carpooling or riding public transit. Taking […]
Category: On the Buses
Have your say on Guelph Transit’s proposed route changes
Online survey closes June 20; town hall sessions set for June 8 and 16 Guelph, Ont., May 26, 2021 – Guelph Transit has released its proposed transit system, including an implementation plan, and we invite you to provide input at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until June 20. Robin Gerus, Guelph Transit’s general manager, explains, “What we’re proposing for […]
Guelph Transit changing service to slow the spread of coronavirus
Free transit until April 15; operating on 30-minute schedule Monday to Saturday Guelph, Ont., March 17, 2020 – Starting tomorrow, March 18, Guelph Transit is making service changes as part of the City’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Service changes include: cancelling late night bus service for University of Guelph students offering free transit service through April 15, […]
Ward 2 Town Hall – March 23, 2019
Hello Ward 2! Everyone is invited to join Ward 2 Councillors Rodrigo Goller & James Gordon this Saturday, March 23rd, to talk about getting around Guelph. We want to hear what you have to say about our public transit system, active transportation and traffic calming measures. Your City Councillors will also give you updates on […]
Guelph Transit service to resume on Friday, August 8
Press release. Guelph City Council and members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 voted today to ratify the tentative agreement reached on Thursday, July 31. Work to resume transit service is already underway. “While we expect to restore transit service in our community by Friday, this isn’t a celebration,” said Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge. […]
City and ATU to vote on Tuesday, August 5
Press release. The City and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 have expedited the voting process so that the second tentative agreement reached between the two parties can be accepted or rejected as soon as possible. The ATU Local 1189 vote will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 5 and will be […]
City and ATU reach tentative agreement
Press release. After two days of negotiations, the City of Guelph and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 negotiating teams reached a second tentative agreement. The agreement is subject to ratification by the ATU Local 1189 membership and Guelph City Council. “We are hopeful that ATU’s membership will ratify the agreement so we can proceed […]
City administration and ATU Local 1189 to meet this week
Press release. In a joint announcement, the City of Guelph and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 are letting the public know they will be meeting this week with regards to the current lockout of Guelph Transit’s union employees. “We believe there is a way to end this lockout and get Guelph Transit running again […]
Transit Negotiations: How we got here and how we can get out
Press release. How we got here and how we can get out The City of Guelph is interested, first and foremost, in having Guelph Transit back serving the community as soon as possible. To achieve this, the City needs to reach a reasonable and affordable contract agreement with ATU Local 1189. When transit is running […]
City prepared to consider transit union counter-offer
Press release. July 25, 2014 – Statements from Guelph Mayor and CAO regarding transit lockout Statement from Mayor Karen Farbridge On behalf of Council, I urge ATU to provide a counter-offer so that we have clarity on what they are seeking. That will allow us to move forward so that we can reach an agreement […]