Changes are coming to Kingston Transit system, as some routes await expanded services this May.
adjustment for kintalOntario’s transit system was implemented on May 1, opening the door to more frequent service and additional stops on some routes.
In a release Tuesday, the city said buses Services on Route 1 will be increased from Monday to Saturday till 11 pm. Route 11 will see buses run with 30-minute services on weekdays, while routes 7 and 14 will introduce new stops.
All changes to the system are noted on the city’s website As well as transit apps, according to the release.
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Christopher Norris, general manager of transit services for the city, said such adjustments are a way to meet customer demands.
“We like to be nimble and responsive and listen to what residents, employers and our customers say about service,” he said.
“To be able to grow, we want to be able to meet those needs. “Some of those changes (coming) are doing exactly that.”
According to Norris, the update is intended to make transit services more available and accessible to residents. He said the city is considering adding three additional electric buses to its fleet. Two more are expected next year, he said.
Two buses of the city are electric.
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