Bus, driver shortages delay London Transit upgrades as ridership continues to rebound
Two years worth of upgrades to London’s public transit system are on hold, most until 2023, plagued by supply chain problems slowing down the production of buses.
Letters to the Editor: June 18, 2022
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5 things to know about a hectic spring ahead for London Transit
London’s transit agency is preparing for a summer of construction that’ll push buses off routes, and tackling potential threats to its future service.
London’s new road to ‘mobility’ aims to have options for everyone
The next ‘mobility master plan’ will start with seeking public feedback, say city staff
London Transit shifts gears as ridership hits highest level in two years
London Transit is boosting almost all its less-frequent routes where buses travel just once every hour as part of 2022 upgrades. Those improvements — once in doubt because of driver shortages, supply chain tie-ups and budget uncertainties — are expected to be approved by the London Transit Commission (LTC) Wednesday and rolled out in September. […]
Nearly one in six London Transit buses idled as COVID snarls parts supply
Think the global supply chain problems caused by COVID-19 are only felt at the grocery store or with that backordered couch you bought? Think again. London Transit Commission has been forced to sideline 15 per cent of its fleet because it can’t get parts needed to repair them. There’s no panic yet for the transit […]
Nearly one in six London Transit buses idled as COVID snarls parts supply
Think the global supply chain problems caused by COVID-19 are only felt at the grocery store or with that backordered couch you bought? Think again. London Transit Commission has been forced to sideline 15 per cent of its fleet because it can’t get parts needed to repair them. There’s no panic yet for the transit […]
Breaking down the key parts of London Transit’s blueprint for 2022
Recruiting more drivers, electrifying the bus fleet and getting workers to industrial parks are all high on the priority list for London’s transit agency this year.
New campaign highlights public transit accessibility features
Through on-board messaging and social media posts, the campaign will highlight accessibility features such as priority seating and service animal policies.
London transit system getting $11M gas-tax boost: MPP
The City of London will get about $11.1 million this year from Ontario’s gas tax program, the province announced Wednesday. St. Thomas will receive about $423,000 under the program, which sends two cents on every litre sold at the pumps to municipal transit systems. “Supporting public transit systems is more important than ever as communities […]