As a Guelph residents we wish to express our complete disappointment with the recent decision about scaling down the transit service during the rush hours. With this unfortunate, and, lets face it , very stupid decision, Guelph has most likely earned the unique distinction as the only city in the world that has more frequent […]
Category: On the Buses
Guelph Transit Frequency
I’m sure you all understand what Guelph Transit will be doing to the bus system come September 2nd. This e-mail is a last minute appeal from me to do something about it. As I understand it, there is still an opportunity for one of you to add the topic to the agenda of Monday’s council […]
Facebook site discusses alterations to Guelph transit
It has recently come to my attention that Guelph Transit is planning on reducing the frequency of service during peak hours. Considering the circumstances, this seems counter-productive. Communication about the service alterations has not been forthcoming from the City, and I would like to give you this opportunity to clarify Guelph Transit’s position on the […]
Guelph Transit Reduces Service
I really am wondering what Guelph Transit is thinking.Slowing down service?Every other public transit system in the world does not slow down service during peak times, they increase it! Just look around us, from Toronto to Brampton to Kitchener, every system puts extra buses and service on during peak periods to help get people from […]
Bus Rapid Transit Guide
I just noted this press release on Bus Rapid Transit Guide. I don’t know anything more about it or how applicable it would be to Guelph, but in case of interest, or if there is someone to whom you feel it’s worth forwarding. Perhaps we’re part-way there and/or are too small but could pick up […]
Guesswork gone from bus waits
The following article appeared in the June 21 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Freezing at your local stop waiting for the bus to arrive should be a thing of the past. Guelph Transit has launched a new global-positioning system for its city buses that will allow riders to find expected times of arrival and departure […]
When’s the NextBus
As of today, global positioning satellites (GPS) technology and advanced computer modeling will take the guesswork out of taking the bus. Wondering when the next bus will be along will be a thing of the past now that riders can use the Internet, handheld devices, or their telephones to receive accurate, real-time arrival and departure […]
WSIB Ad update
Transit Services has completed its’ review of the WSIB advertising material and determined the content of this material is not in violation of our Bus Advertising agreement. As such, arrangements have been made to have the advertising material reinstalled on the interiors of the transit fleet. Staff
City of Guelph launches anti-idling protocol
Environment Week is June 3-9. City celebrates with a host of Environment Week activities for the public. The City of Guelph is taking action during Environment Week. Guelph Transit will launch it’s new anti-idling protocol on Clean Air Day. Beginning June 6, all buses will be required to turn off their engines while waiting at […]
Workplace safety ads do their job
The following editorial appeared in the May 29th edition of the Guelph Mercury: Eye-catching and graphic advertisements about student worker safety in circulation around the province may not have had such an impact locally had a Guelph woman not complained about one of the ads, a move that saw them pulled from public transit here […]