Winnipeg Transit riders are seeing another round of changes as the city transitions into its winter schedule, following the launch of the Primary Transit Network earlier this year. With snow arriving and commuters adjusting to new travel patterns, both transit officials and advocacy groups agree the system is in aContinue Reading
Riders will now have the chance to take a trip on Winnipeg Transit’s largest zero-emission bus (ZEBS). For 30 days, the first 60-foot ZEBs will be in limited service, making the city the first in Canada to put 60-foot electric buses on the road. Erin Cooke, Project Manager for theContinue Reading
New routes, new signs, new times. That’s what Winnipeggers have been learning to adjust since the start of July with the rollout of the city’s “Transit Master Plan.” Bus reliability has been a shared concern among many, with weather, traffic, and construction contributing to slower arrival times. Kyle Owens, PresidentContinue Reading
For many waiting along Winnipeg’s roads, the sound of roaring bus engines is a common occurrence. However, they can expect a lot more quiet when Winnipeg Transit’s latest additions hit the streets this spring. Winnipeg has now welcomed its second zero-emissions bus, or ZEB, to its fleet as it transitionsContinue Reading
Winnipeg Transit is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a century, with a brand-new system set to roll out in June. Winnipeg’s senior transit planner, Kevin Sturgeon, says this overhaul is part of the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. Beginning in 2019, Sturgeon says the plan is to modernize theContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/i6hYyMNrzio The approximately 6,000 residents who utilize the Winnipeg Transit Plus system can expect things to get a little bit easier next time they book a ride. Winnipeg Transit Plus is revolutionizing its service by introducing new self-service trip booking and fare payment options. Manager of Client Services, Theresa Platt,Continue Reading
The federal government has further announced additional details mandating all new vehicles sold in 2035 to be electric. According to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, 20 per cent of vehicles sold by dealerships must be electric or zero-emission vehicles by 2026. This figure must increase year to year to reach theContinue Reading
Bus shelters across the city are being vandalized on a nearly daily basis, costing the city almost a million dollars over the last three years. According to data provided by Winnipeg Transit, of their 880 shelters across the city, 267 had their glass walls shattered in 2021. Three hundred sixty-oneContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/HoG11-XMHVw Одне із основних питань, які постають перед новоприбулими українцями в Канаді – це покупка автомобіля. Адже рано чи пізно українці відчувають гостру потребу у власному транспорті. Справа у тому, що у Манітобі громадський транспорт не завжди надійний і безпечний. Отже, тим, хто переїхав у Манітобу досить швидко стає зрозуміло,Continue Reading
