Line Six Transit (06 October 2014 - 10 October 2014)
Line Six Transit OS (06 October 2014 - 10 October 2014, 19 January 2015 - present)
Liberty Village Express.
(website 2014).
Liberty Village Express. After a trial in October 2014, service was implemented on a regular basis in early
2015.
(website 2014,
Toronto Star Jan. 7, 2015).
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Dawson Creek Transit (circa 1950?)
Postcard dated to 1950 shows a bus parked next to the Mile Zero
marker for the Alaska Highway (flickr).
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Policy permitting transfers between OSTS and Penticton implemented 19 May 2014.
Policy permitting transfers between OSTS and Penticton implemented 19 May 2014. See also Okanagan Falls.
Okanagan - Similkameen Transit System (19 January 2015 - present)
Local transit service in Okanagan Falls and intercommunity service connecting Okanagan Falls with
Skaha Estates, Heritage Hills and Penticton. Operated by
Penticton Transit Service Ltd. under contract to the Municipality (Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen) and
BC Transit. See also Naramata.
Policy permits transfers between OSTS and Penticton.
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From 19 Jan 2015 transfer policy extends to Okanagan Falls (Okanagan-Similkameen).
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? (circa 2011 - present)
Local transit services in several Nunavik communities were started about
2011. (Nunatsiaq Online 29 May 2012).
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? (circa 2011 - present)
Local transit services in several Nunavik communities were started about
2011. (Nunatsiaq Online 29 May 2012).
? (circa 2013 - present)
Local transit services in several Nunavik communities were started after
2011. (KRG wesbite 2015).
? (circa 2013 - present)
Local transit services in several Nunavik communities were started after
2011. (KRG wesbite 2015).
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Calgary Transit (late 1990s?)
The Tsuu T'ina First Nation funded Calgary Transit to operate between the
community and the Anderson C-Train Station in Calgary. Service was CT route #504. Service ended when financial contribution was terminated.
(CPTdb 2015, CT website 1998).
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Calgary Transit (late 1990s?)
Calgary Transit (circa 1998? - circa 2000?)
2011. (Nunatsiaq Online 29 May 2012).
2011.
See also Inukjuak, Kangirsuk and Kuujjuaq.
(Nunatsiaq Online 29 May 2012).
2011. (Nunatsiaq Online 29 May 2012).
2011.
See also Kangirsuk, Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq.
(Nunatsiaq Online 29 May 2012).
[Kangirsuk]
2011. (KRG wesbite 2015).
2011.
See also Inukjuak, Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq.
(KRG wesbite 2015).
[Kuujjuaq]
2011. (KRG wesbite 2015).
2011.
See also Inukjuak, Kangirsuk and Puvirnituq.
(KRG wesbite 2015).
? (circa 2013 - present)
? (circa 2011 - present)
Usijiit Public Transit (circa 2011 - present)
? (circa 2011 - present)
Usijiit Public Transit (circa 2011 - present)
[Kangirsuk]
? (circa 2013 - present)
Usijiit Public Transit (circa 2013 - present)
[Kuujjuaq]
? (circa 2013 - present)
Usijiit Public Transit (circa 2013 - present)
Line Six Transit OS (06 October 2014 - 10 October 2014, 19 January 2015 - present)
Line Six Transit OS (06 October 2014 - 10 October 2014)
Liberty Village Express. After a trial in October 2014, service was implemented on a regular basis in early
2015.
Liberty Village Express. After a trial in October 2014, regular service was announced for 19 January 2015 but cancelled before it began.
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012)
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, July 2013 - present)
Service cancelled for low ridership.
Service cancelled for low ridership in 2012, and revived in 2013.
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Intercar (schedule dated 01 July 2010).
(website 2011).
Intercar (schedule dated 01 July 2010).
(website 2011, 2015).
| Data source: | website 2015 |
Train Léger de Charlevoix [Charlevoix Light Rail] isn't commuter rail (it does not run the full week) it is local train for same-day return travel.
Train Léger de Charlevoix [Charlevoix Light Rail] isn't commuter rail (it does not run the full week) it is local train service for same-day return travel.
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, July 2013 - present)
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, 24 June 2013 - present)
Contract operator (at least from the revival in 2013) is
Niagara Classic Transport.
The service is called
ÉcoBus and is operated by
The service was called
ÉcoBus 2009 - September 2011 and then
Express Lotbinière (CPTdb Wiki 2015).
It is operated by
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l'Express d'Oka (2010 - present)
Connecting Oka and Saint-Placide with AMT commuter train service at Deux-Montagnes. Continuation of OE above (CPTdb Wiki 2015).
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les Autobus Hélie (2001 - present)
les Autobus Hélie (1986 - present [annually August to June])
(website 2011)
Service generally operates co-incident with the school year.
(website 2011,
CPTdb Wiki 2015).
Notes on Via's service can be found under Montréal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
Princeton & Area Transit System (200x? - present)
Princeton & Area Transit System (200x? - circa 201x?)
website 2010).
website 2010).
Princeton Regional Transit System (circa 201x? - present)
Operated under contract by
Princeton & District Community Services.
Service provided to Penticton via Hedley, Keremeos, Cawston, and Olalla three days per week. All trips require booking in advance. Limited on-demand service is also offered to Coalmont. (online Rider's Guide 2015).
Fraser Valley Express (beginning late spring 2015)
Fraser Valley Express (06 April 2015 - present)
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Transcollines (starting 2015)
The transit services to Chelsea and Cantley previously provided by STO transferred to an independent agency administered by MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais [the municipality]. New services will reach La Pêche, and Val-des-Monts, many with connection to Gatineau. (website 2015).
system logo (2015) |
Data source: | website 2015 |
Town Shuttle (late 2000's?)
Photographs dated to the late 2000's and other reports indicate a one-route, one bus local transit service operated in Gravenhurst. No indication if it was summer-only or a year-round operation.
Bus was operated by
Hammond Transportation Ltd.
(CPTdb 2015).
Interurban service to Amherstburg discontinued 21 March 1938 (Schramm).
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Via's list is available here (2009).
Via's list is available here (2015).
Bowen Express (05 January 2015 - present)
Express bus service between Bowen Island and downtown Vancouver operated by
Bowen Island Community Transit under arrangements with
BC Ferries (not TransLink).
Intended to help alleviate restricted ferry capacity due to vessel refitting.
(No fare integration or transfer arrangements with TransLink).
(Bowen Island Undercurrent 12 February 2015).
Transit operators contracted in 2015 to
PWTransit Canada Ltd.
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Domo Double Decker (29 June 2013 - present (summer seasons))
Domo Double Decker (29 June 2013 - 2014 (summer seasons))
Parry Sound Transit (summer 2007 - present)
Parry Sound Transit (summer 2007 - 31 March 2015)
Service cancelled completely at the end of March 2015.
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Operating contract with TOK Transit cancelled effective circa 20 May 2015 in favour of in-house operation.
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TOK Transit Limited a division of
Tok Transit Alberta Limited a division of
Société des Traversiers du Québec (? - present)
Société des Traversiers du Québec (1978 - present)
Prior to 1978 the ferry was privately operated by
Lucien Lachapelle (STQ website 2015).
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Montréal - Huntington.
Montréal - Huntingdon.
From 01 March 2015 service to Huntingdon and Godmanchester was discontinued.
The City of Swift Current Tele-Bus (? - present)
The City of Swift Current Tele-Bus (? - 04 April 2015)
Swift Transit (06 April 2015 - present)
Fixed-route transit service replacing previous demand-responsive system. Contracted operator is
Saskatchewan Abilities Council which also operates the disability service Access Transit.
Initial operating arrangements are for two years.
(website 2015).
system logo (2015) |
Data source | website 2015 |
The City of Chilliwack website (2015) identifies the contract operator as
FirstCanada Transit Services Inc..
is expected to begin operation in 2015. It is expected to be operated by
a contractor, and supported by
is expected to begin operation in 2015. It is operated by
contractor
FirstCanada ULC and supported by
Transit Windsor (1986 - 1993)
Bus service connecting La Salle with Windsor, funded in part by La Salle. Service ended when La Salle ended funding
(Windsor Star blog 2015).
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A 2015 article cited the contract operator as
Niagara Patient Transfer Inc.
(Niagara This Week 02 April 2015).
City of Steinbach (1999)
Trial transit service for about two weeks in 1999. One cutaway operated over a
three-route network. Trial cancelled for insufficient ridership. (Dennis Cavanagh 2010).
Steinbach Transit (1999)
Steinbach Taxi doing business as Steinbach Transit.
Short-lived transit service for about two weeks in 1999. Two ex-Kitchener Transit buses operated over a
three-route network. Service cancelled due to issues arising between the company and the city.
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McLellan Transportation Company Limited (1952 - circa 1993)
McLellan Transportation Company Limited (1952 - circa 1993)
(Canadian Coach 1973, CUTA 1988, CUTA 1989, CUTA 1992 “non-member“).
(Canadian Coach 1973, CUTA 1988, CUTA 1989, CUTA 1992 “non-member“, photo: William A. Luke).
Pictou County Bus Services Limited (May 1931? - 1980?)
Pictou County Bus Services Limited (May 1931? - 1980?)
(photo: William A. Luke).
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Autobus Lévis - Québec, Inc. (15 January 1960 - 12 June 1961)
Autobus Lévis - Québec, Inc. (15 January 1960 - 12 June 1961)
(Jean Breton 2009).
(Jean Breton 2009, photo: William A. Luke).
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The City of Cold Lake was formed in 1996 by the amalgamation of the towns of Cold Lake and Grand Centre with the community of Medley.
at Greisbach (now within Edmonton) and the airbase at Namao (north of
at Griesbach (within Edmonton since 1971) and the airbase at Namao (north of
Blue Goose Lines (? - 1959)
Blue Goose Lines (? - 1959)
Sunburst Motor Coaches. Acquired by NAL. (Canadian Coach 1969)
Sunburst Motor Coaches. Acquired by NAL. (Canadian Coach 1969, photo: William A. Luke)
Operating contract with TOK Transit cancelled effective circa 20 May 2015 in favour of in-house operation.
Operating contract with TOK Transit cancelled effective 20 May 2015 in favour of in-house operation.
The SW&A continued to operate the Amherstburg route by bus 1938 - 1948, when it was sold to
The SW&A continued to operate the Amherstburg route by bus 1938 - 1958, when it was sold to
Sun Parlour Coach Lines (15 May 1948 - 1960)
Sun Parlour Coach Lines (15 May 1958 - 1960)
Creighton Mine Jitney Service (1920s? - 1927)
Proprieter
Ted Marsh. Jitney service in Creighton Mine, a locality in Walden. Fleet sold to a Sudbury transit operator 1927
(Greater Sudbury Public Library 2015, photo: Greater Sudbury Public Library).
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5. Creighton Mine, Ontario [Greater Sudbury],
Ocean View Bus Company (1930's - 1944)
Ocean View Bus Company (1930's - 1944)
(Gillis p. 39). Operations amalgamated with Pender as Fleetlines.
(Canadian Coach 1970).
(Gillis p. 39). Operations amalgamated with Pender as Fleetlines.
(Canadian Coach 1970, photo: Maurice E. Burns collection).
operation (RS). Suceeded by MT.
operation (RS). Suceeded by Metro Transit.
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Drumheller Bus and Taxi Co. (circa August 1928 - ?)
Valley Bus & Taxi Co. (January 1920 - 1923)
Owners
Harold Lowe and
James Lowe.
Operated between the Regent Theatre, Fernet Store, Newcastle Store and Monarch Mine.
Company sold 1923 to William H. Rounds.
(Tanke 2008).
Drumheller Bus and Taxi Co. (1923? - ?)
A Calgary Herald article dated 15 October 1929 (p. 10) reported inauguration of a new bus service to Midland by
Drumheller Valley Bus and Taxi Co., owned by W. Rounds. It seems likely that careless reporting would account for at lease some of the variations in company names between 1920 and circa 1937.
The Red Deer Valley Bus Lines (circa 1937?)
Owner
William H. “Billy” Rounds. Assumed to be a continuation of DVB&T. (Glenbow Museum NA-1846-10, photo: Wisconsin Historical Society 88033)
The Red Deer Valley Bus Lines (circa 1937?)
The Red Deer Valley Bus Lines (1930s?)
William H. “Billy” Rounds. Assumed to be a continuation of DVB&T. (Glenbow Museum NA-1846-10, photo: Wisconsin Historical Society 88033)
William H. “Billy” Rounds. Assumed to be a continuation of DVB&T. (Glenbow Museum NA-1846-10 circa 1935, photo: Wisconsin Historical Society 88033 1937)
? (1920s?)
Bus service in Crowsnest Pass established circa 1920. Owned by
William “Bill” Blinston. Company apparently had one Reo
bus and employed two drivers. (Crowsnest Pass and Its People, p. 837 [1979]).
Autobus Carier et Frere Ltée (28 May 1945 - June 1970)
Autobus Carier et Frère Ltée (28 May 1945 - June 1970)
When C&F sold to Voyageur 1970 Shawinigan city service
When C&F sold intercity operations to Voyageur 1970 Shawinigan city service
River Spirit (01 July 2006 - present (summer seasons only))
River Spirit (01 July 2006 - circa 2011 (summer seasons only))
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, 24 June 2013 - present)
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, 24 June 2013 - June 2015)
Niagara Classic Transport.
Niagara Classic Transport, also reported as
Kawartha Ground Transport.
Service cancelled a second time effective June 2015.
Transcollines (starting 2015)
Transcollines (15 June 2015 -present)
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, 24 June 2013 - June 2015)
Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012, 24 June 2013 - 27 June 2015)
The transit services to Chelsea and Cantley previously provided by STO transferred to an independent agency administered by MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais [the municipality]. New services will reach La Pêche, and Val-des-Monts, many with connection to Gatineau. (website 2015).
Operations of the
Régie intermunicipale de transport des Collines.
The transit services to Chelsea and Cantley previously provided by STO transferred to an independent agency administered by MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais [the municipality]. New services will reach La Pêche, and Val-des-Monts, many with connection to Gatineau.
Contract operator from 15 June 2015 is
Autobus Campeau (CPTdb).
(website 2015).
Approximately 30 April 2015 the “Independent Transit Service agreement&drquo; was transferred to
Peter King (Bowen Island Undercurrent 30 April 2015).
Another article called the contract operator
Community Transport Group.
Four-month pilot project to link Glendale with St. Davids and Queenston to operate July - October 2015.
Light rail transit projects are in advanced design or construction phases in Mississauga–Brampton, Ottawa, and Kitchener - Cambridge.
Light rail transit projects are in advanced design or construction phases in Mississauga–Brampton, Ottawa, Kitchener - Cambridge, and Hamilton.
Whitecourt Transit (02 September 2014 - present)
Whitecourt Transit (02 September 2014 - present)
Introductory free service 02 September - 05 September 2014.
Introductory free service 02 September - 05 September 2014. (photo Kevin Nicol).
Swift Transit (06 April 2015 - present)
Fixed-route transit service replacing previous demand-responsive system. Contracted operator is
Swift Transit (06 April 2015 - present)
Mixed fixed-route and demand responsive transit service replacing previous demand-responsive system. Contracted operator is
(website 2015).
(website 2015, photo: Kevin Nicol).
[Weyburn]
from the mid to late 1930s (William A. Luke collection). It is not know if
from the mid to late 1930s (William A. Luke collection). It is not known if
BOLT (25 August 2014 - present)
BOLT (25 August 2014 - present)
(photo Kevin Nicol).
Fort Saskatchewan Transit (28 April 2014 - present)
Fort Saskatchewan Transit (28 April 2014 - present)
(photo: Kevin Nicol).
Travelways.
Travelways. From approximately 1990 the contract operator was
Penetang-Midland Coach Lines Limited which became part of
Greyhound Transportation Canada Inc..
From circa 01 July 2015 contract operator
FirstCanada Transit Services Inc. was replaced by
MVT Canadian Bus Inc., a subsidiary of
MV Transportation Inc.. The contract with MVTCB was for 20 years.
In April 2015 the government of Québec announced plans to re-organize suburban transit operations in the greater Montréal region.
The region's CITs would be amalgamated with the train operations of AMT to form the
Réseau des transports métropolitains while the regional
planning functions of AMT and the three city systems
(STM [Montréal],
STVL [Laval]
and RTL [Longueuil]) would be
combined into a new entity to be called
Agence régionale de transport.
Madawaska Bus Line (1946 - 1953)
Owned by
Emile T. Cyr and
Antoine Richard
of Saint-François, NB.
Began bus service on intercity routes from 15 July 1930. (Richard had operated intercity bus service since 1926). Town service in Edmundston was begun in 1946. Firm went bankrupt and service ended in 1953.
(Levesque 2015).
Madawaska Bus Service (early 1946 - 1953)
Owned by
Alfred P. “Fred” Beaulieu of Madawaska, Maine.
Bus service between Madawaska, Maine, and Edmundston, NB. Ceased operations when its feeder service (MBL) ended.
(Levesque 2015, Atwood – Coffee pp. 460, 155).
Campbellton NB,
Campbellton NB (not on 2015 schedule),
Madawaska Bus Line (1946 - 1953)
Madawaska Bus Line (May 1946 - 1953)
(Levesque 2015).
(Levesque 2015, photo Unravelling the Fresco).
Detroit and Windsor Ferry Company (circa 1880's?)
Detroit and Windsor Ferry Company (1877 - 19 July 1938)
Prior to the construction of bridges and tunnels passenger transportation across the river between Windsor and Detroit was provided by one or more ferry companies.
Formed in 1877 from the amalgamation of the
Detroit Ferry Company and the
Windsor Ferry Company (Wikipedia). Enterprise renamed in 1883 to
Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor Ferry Company (Wikipedia).
Walkerville and Detroit Ferry Company (1881 - 15 May 1942)
Served a route from Detroit to Belle Isle to Walkerville, Ontario (Wikipedia).
(Roach 1988).
Wade's Bus (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 465).
Union Bus Line (19th Century?)
Frank Johnson, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens used in Elora. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 466).
[Deseronto]
Howard's Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 466).
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Hotel Bedford (19th Century?)
Fred David, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 466).
Madoc Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 467).
Milverton Bus Transfer - The Mail Line (19th Century?)
J.H. Schmidt, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 467).
J.M Wilson Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468).
F. Abraham Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468).
Hillmer Bros. Bus & Livery (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468).
[Orillia]
C.A. Anderson & Son Livery (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
Some tokens inscribed
Anderson Livery or
Anderson's Livery.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468).
[Owen Sound]
Owen Sound Bus Line (19th Century?)
Alf. Reid, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 469).
Swarts & Sturdy Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 469).
City Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 469).
[Port Hope]
City Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 469).
Trenuth's Livery Transfer and Garage (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 470).
Glover's Bus Line (1847 - 19th Century?)
Issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens for use in Bowmanville. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. The firm also engaged in charter activities, operated stage coach routes, and carried mail.
(The Glovers of Bowmanville 2015, Atwood – Coffee p. 465).
Orono Stage Line (19th Century?)
J.W. Jackson, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens for use in Orono. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468).
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Ridgetown Bus (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens for use at Ridgetown. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
Tokens show three different owners over time
F. Traux,
M. Dougherty, and
Jos. Rhody, and some tokens are inscribed
Rhody & Son.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 470).
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Sanderson, Newman & Hough Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
Some tokens inscribed
Sanderson & Newman Bus Line.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 470).
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Minor's Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 472).
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Burn's Transfer (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 471).
Martin Bros. Transfer (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 471).
Teeswater Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 471).
Harry Day's Bus Line (19th Century?)
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 471).
Wingham Bus Line (19th Century?)
J.A. McIntyre, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 472).
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It was also a common practice of hotel operation in the 19th Century to employ
omnibuses to meet trains and convey customers to the hotel. These
“in-house” or “charter”
operations fall outside the scope of the All-Time List.
3. Bowmanville [Durham Region], Ontario,
4. Brighton, Ontario,
8. Deseronto, Ontario,
10. Elora [Centre Wellington], Ontario,
12. Goderich, Ontario,
14. Madoc, Ontario,
15. Milverton, Ontario,
19. Norwich, Ontario,
20. Oakville, Ontario,
21. Orillia, Ontario,
22. Orono [Durham Region], Ontario,
24. Owen Sound, Ontario,
25. Picton, Ontario,
26. Port Hope, Ontario,
28. Ridgetown [Chatham–Kent], Ontario,
29. St. Catharines, Ontario,
33. Smiths Falls, Ontario,
34. Teeswater, Ontario,
37. Walkerton, Ontario,
38. Welland, Ontario,
40. Wingham, Ontario, and
(photo busfanplace.com).
(photos busfanplace.com, David A. Wyatt).
[Shawinigan]
Regie de Transport en Commun de Shawinigan (01 January 2002 - present)
Regie de Transport en Commun de Shawinigan (01 January 2002 - present)
Transport Urbain de la Mauricie. (Jean Breton 2009).
Transport Urbain de la Mauricie.
(Jean Breton 2009, photo David A. Wyatt).
Société de Transport de Trois-Rivières (01 January 2002 - present)
Société de Transport de Trois-Rivières (01 January 2002 - present)
(AK 2002, Jacques Matte 2009, Jean Breton 2009)
(AK 2002, Jacques Matte 2009, Jean Breton 2009, photo David A. Wyatt)
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Copyright ©1989-2015 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved.
Sanderson, Newman & Hough Bus Line (19th Century?)
Sanderson, Newman & Hough Bus Line (19th Century?)
Glover's Bus Line (1847 - 19th Century?)
Glover's Bus Line (1847 - 19th Century?)
Transport collectif de la MRC de Lotbinière (08 September 2009 - present)
Transport collectif de la MRC de Lotbinière (08 September 2009 - present)
(website 2011, Jean Breton 2011)
(website 2011, Jean Breton 2011, photo Kevin Nicol)
[Portneuf]
Corporation de transport régional de Portneuf (25 May 2010 - present)
Corporation de transport régional de Portneuf (25 May 2010 - present)
(Jean Breton 2010, website 2010).
(Jean Breton 2010, website 2010, photo David A. Wyatt).
(Jean Breton 2010, website 2010, photos busfanplace.com).
(Jean Breton 2010, website 2010, photos busfanplace.com, David A. Wyatt).
Société de transport de Lévis (01 January 2002 - present)
Société de transport de Lévis (01 January 2002 - present)
(photos David A. Wyatt).
Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (01 June 2002 - present)
Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (01 June 2002 - present)
(photos David A. Wyatt).
Beamsville Bus Line (1908? - ?)
E.J. Amiss, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued passenger
fare tokens dated September 1908. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee 6th Supplement).
Service was fare-free 15 June - 30 June 2015.
Hamilton, Grimsby and Beamsville Electric Railway Company (June
1896 - 30 June 1931)
Incorporated 1892 (Ont.) Controlling interest acquired
Hamilton, Grimsby and Beamsville Electric Railway Company (17 October 1894 - 30 June 1931)
Incorporated 1892 (Ont.)
Opened as far as Grimsby via Winona October 1894. Opened through to Beamsville October 1896. Extension to Vineland opened 28 April 1904.
Vineland extension passenger service ended circa end of May 1905 (and freight service at the end of the 1905 fruit harvest).
Controlling interest acquired
Danny Donahue. In operation at least from 1956, and perhaps from
1949. (Alan Gryfe 2002).
Danny Donahue (or
Dan Donaghy).
Sold 31 August 1956 to
Gordon L. Sorenson (forthjunction 2015).
(Alan Gryfe 2002).
Banff ROAM (01 March 2012 - present)
Local transit in Banff operated by the
Bow Valley Regional Transit Authority.
The BVTA
is administered by the
Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (established 21 April 2011)
(Bus Industry, Vol. 25, No. 96, June 2011, pp. 12-13).
Commission members are the Towns of Banff and Canmore, and Improvement District #9 [Banff National Park].
Regional ROAM (03 December 2012 - present)
The
Bow Valley Regional Transit Authority began transit service between Canmore and Banff in December 2012
(website 2012).
Local service in Canmore, and further service to Lake Louise and elsewhere in Banff National Park, are forecast within 5 years.
As of 2015 the operating contractors were
Miller Transit Limited (Richmond Hill and Markham),
Tok Transit Limited (Newmarket),
Transdev (Vaughan),
York BRT Services L.P. [a subsidiary of
Transdev] (Viva express and bus rapid transit service)
(Street Side Guide 2015).
Halifax Steam Boat Company (1855? - 1885?) Halifax and Dartmouth Steam Ferry Company, Limited (1885? - 15 July 1890)
Conseil régional de transport de Lanaudière (circa 2005 - present) CIT Lafontaine - St-Antoine - St-Jérôme (? - present) CIT Lafontaine - St-Antoine - St-Jérôme (? - present?) Oka Express (02 August 2004 - 2010)
Operated under contract by
Transdev (Street Side Guide 2015).
CIT Chambly - Richelieu - Carignan (? - present) In April 2015 the government of Québec announced plans to re-organize suburban transit operations in the greater Montréal region.
The region's CITs would be amalgamated with the train operations of AMT to form the
Réseau des transports métropolitains while the regional
planning functions of AMT and the three city systems
(STM [Montréal],
STVL [Laval]
and RTL [Longueuil]) would be
combined into a new entity to be called Agence régionale de transport.
Conseil intermunicipal de transport de St.-Jérôme (? - ?) CIT Lafontaine - St-Antoine - St-Jérôme (? - circa 2005?) Orono Stage Line (19th Century?)
Orono Stage Line (19th Century?)
Operated under contract by
Autobus des Monts, a subsidiary of
Autobus la Québecoise Ltée (Street Side Guide 2015).
Operated under contract by
Autobus des Monts, a subsidiary of
Autobus la Québecoise Ltée (Street Side Guide 2015).
? (beginning Fall 2015)
16. Midland, Ontario,
Service relaunched in 2015 under a slightly different name.
Domo Shuttle (2015 - present (summer seasons))
? (beginning Fall 2015) ? (beginning Fall 2015) ? (beginning November 2015) Beamsville Bus Line (1908? - ?) Beamsville Bus Line (1908? - ?)
? (beginning Fall 2015) Cold Lake Transit (26 August 2015 - present)
Leduc Transit (08 September 2014 - present)
Leduc Transit (08 September 2014 - present) [Sherwood Park]
Strathcona County Transit (1989 - present)
Strathcona County Transit (1989 - present)
Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - present) Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - circa 2014?)
Pelham My Ride (08 September 2015 - present)
Operated under contract by
Sharp Bus Lines Ltd.
Operating contract with A.J. Bus Lines renewed 01 September 2015.
[Langdon]
D & K Shuttle Services (circa February 2010 - present?) D & K Shuttle Services (circa February 2010 - ?) Langdon Shuttle Inc. (2013? - present) [Okotoks]
Airdrie Transit (05 October 2015 - present) City Bus Line (19th Century?) City Bus Line (19th Century?)
KTA applied to abandon service to West Hants, Windsor and Hantsport effective 01 October 2015 after the municipalities cancelled funding support.
On-It (beginning September 2016) Kings Point-to-Point Transit (1998 - present)
BayRides (July 2015 - present)
Great Western Railway (1878 - August 1882) Grand Trunk Railway Company (August 1882 - 1896/1923) Canadian National Railways (1918? - 1982) Canadian National Railways (1923? - 1982)
Great Western Railway (1878 - August 1882)
Great Western Railway (1878 - August 1882)
Route servicing Waycobah, Wagmatcook and Baddeck in Victoria County instituted 31 August 2015.
Grand River Cabs (circa 2010 - present) Grand River Cabs (circa 2010 - present?)
Light rail transit projects are in advanced design or construction phases in Mississauga–Brampton, Ottawa, Kitchener - Cambridge, and Hamilton.
Light rail transit projects are in advanced design or construction phases in Mississauga, Ottawa, Kitchener - Cambridge, and Hamilton.
On-It (beginning September 2016) On-It Regional Transit (beginning September 2016)
Commuter train operation by a public transit agency began in 1967.
Commuter train operation by a public transit agency began in 1967.
GO Transit (08 September 1970 - present) Private automobiles organized as a commercial service to provide rides to the public reappeared in 2012 as Uber.
Midland Transit Service (starting early 2016)
Barrie Transit (26 August 2013 - present) Borden Rocket (26 August 2013 - present)
Several small communities, including a large number of rural localities
Several small communities, including a large number of rural localities
AMT, the commuter rail operator, has also from time to time contracted for the operation of commuter bus services.
l'Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (? - present)
Moncton Tramways, Electricity and Gas Company, Ltd. (30 November 1911 - 31 December 1931)
Moncton Tramways, Electricity and Gas Company, Ltd. (30 November 1911 - 31 December 1931)
Moncton Motor Line (1920's?)
Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - circa 2014?) Squamish Connector Transportation Services Ltd. (Spring 2014? - present) Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - circa 2014?)
Company is co-owned by
Angel Destination Management Services of West Vancouver and
Heading North Recreation Inc. of Squamish.
? (beginning November 2015) ? (beginning December 2015?) Cape Breton Electric Company (1901 - 15 June 1931)
Cape Breton Electric Company (1901 - 15 June 1931)
Cape Breton Tramways Company Limited (23 November 1931 - 30 September 1944)
Cape Breton Tramways Company Limited (23 November 1931 - 30 September 1944) Niagara, Welland and Lake Erie Railway Company (January 1912 -
Niagara, Welland and Lake Erie Railway Company (January 1912 - 04 July 1930)
Peterborough Radial Railway Company (1902 - 31 March 1927)
Peterborough Radial Railway Company (1902 - 31 March 1927) Border Transit Limited (circa 14 April 1927 - 1978)
Border Transit Limited (circa 14 April 1927 - 1978)
Toronto Street Railway Company (11 September 1861 - 01 September 1891)
Toronto Street Railway Company (11 September 1861 - 01 September 1891)
Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway Company (04 July 1903 -
Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway Company (04 July 1903 - 15 May 1938)
Detroit & Canada Tunnel Co. (1930 - 31 January 1982)
Detroit & Canada Tunnel Co. (1930 - 31 January 1982) Windsor and Tecumseh Electric Railway Company (01 May 1907 - 31 March 1920)
Windsor and Tecumseh Electric Railway Company (01 May 1907 - 31 March 1920)
McIsaac Transportation Company (circa 1930s? - circa 1950s?) [Nipissing Central Interurban]
Nipissing Central Railway Company (30 April 1910 -
Nipissing Central Railway Company (30 April 1910 - 09 February 1935)
? (starting 2016?) [Spruce Grove]
? (starting 2016?)
UberHop (15 December 2015 - present)
? (starting 2016?) ? (starting 2017?)
Mile-End Omnibuses (1860 - 1869) Terrebonne and Back River Omnibuses (1870 - ?)
Commuter bus service is expected to be extended to Acheson in Parkland County circa June 2016.
Muskoka Extended Transit (16 January 2016 - present) ? (beginning December 2015?) ? (beginning 2016) Rawson Bus Company (? - May 1960) Rawson Bus Company (1920 - May 1960) Rawson Bus Company (1920 - May 1960)
Rawson Bus Company (1920 - May 1960) Canada Steamship Lines (? - 1930?)
Canada Steamship Lines (? - 1930?)
Quebec Railway, Light and Power Company (27 May 1900 - 15 March 1959>)
Quebec Railway, Light and Power Company (27 May 1900 - 15 March 1959>)
Transit History of Halifax, Nova Scotia
halifax-ns.html
2015 Jul 7 17:07
One of the early operators of ferry service between Halifax and Dartmouth.
Incorporated 24 April 1885 (NS). Ferry service between Halifax and Dartmouth.
Acquired 1890 the operations and assets of the
Halifax and Dartmouth Steam Ferry Company, Limited (incorporated 24 April 1885 (NS)).
Acquired 1890 the operations and assets of the H&DSFCo.
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Jul 7 18:21
Operated under contract by
Transdev (Street Side Guide 2015).
CIT Roussillon (1984 - present)
Conseil Intermunicipal de Transport Roussillon (1984 - present)
Conseil intermunicipal de transport le Richelain (? - present)
Conseil intermunicipal de transport le Richelain (? - present)
Operated under contract by
Transdev (Street Side Guide 2015).
Adopted circa 2014 the brand name
Blus (Street Side Guide 2015).
Conseil intermunicipal de transport de la Vallée du Richelieu (? - present)
Conseil intermunicipal de transport de la Vallée du Richelieu (? - present)
Operated under contract by
Transdev (Street Side Guide 2015).
Ville de Sainte-Julie (? - present)
Ville de Sainte-Julie (? - present)
OMIT de Sainte-Julie. (Photo: Richard Hooles).
OMIT de Sainte-Julie.
Operated under contract by
Transdev (Street Side Guide 2015).
(Photo: Richard Hooles).
Operated under contract by
Groupe Transbus (Street Side Guide 2015).
Conseil régional de transport de Lanaudière (circa 2005 - present)
Operated under contract by
Orléans Urbain, a subsidiary of
Keolis Canada (Street Side Guide 2015).
Operated under contract by
Orléans Urbain, a subsidiary of
Keolis Canada (Street Side Guide 2015).
(website 2008).
[3] Member
Municipalité régionale de comté les Moulins includes Mascouche and Terrebonne. (Photo David A. Wyatt).
[3] Member
Municipalité régionale de comté les Moulins includes Mascouche and Terrebonne.
Separately listed in the Street Side Guide 2015 as
Transport urbain les Moulins.
Circa 2014 adopted the brand
Urbis.
Operated under contract by
Orléans Urbain, a subsidiary of
Keolis Canada (Street Side Guide 2015).
(Photo David A. Wyatt).
Municipalité régionale de comté de L'Assomption including L'Assomption, Charlemagne, Le Gardeur, L'Épiphanie,
Municipalité régionale de comté de L'Assomption including L'Assomption, Charlemagne, Le Gardeur, L'Épiphanie,
(website 2008).
Separately listed in the Street Side Guide 2015 as
Réseau de transport collectif régional de la MRC de l'Assomption.
Operated under contract by
Orléans Urbain, a subsidiary of
Keolis Canada (Street Side Guide 2015).
Conseil intermunicipal de transport des Laurentides (circa 2005? - present)
Conseil intermunicipal de transport des Laurentides (circa 2005? - present)
Sainte-Thérèse, Saint-Jérôme, and Saint-Joseph-du-Lac.
Sainte-Thérèse, Saint-Jérôme, and Saint-Joseph-du-Lac.
Operated by four contractors:
Autobus Transcobec,
Transdev Limocar,
Autobus Paquette, and
Autobus Deux-Montagnes (Street Side Guide 2015).
Oka Express (02 August 2004 - 2010)
CIT La Presqu'Île (01 June 2005 - present)
Conseil Intermunicipal de Transport La Presqu'Île (01 June 2005 - present)
Also serves Notre-Dame-de-l'Ile-Perrot and Rigaud (Street Side Guide 2015).
Transit History of Quebec Communities (S-Z)
s2z-qc.html
2015 Jul 7 18:24
[Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu]
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Jul 8 15:27
CIT Chambly - Richelieu - Carignan (? - present)
Blus logo 2015
AMT website 2006 (logo)
AMT website 2006 (logo)
Blus website 2015 (logo)
Urbis logo 2015
RTCR Assomption logo 2010
RTCR Assomption logo 2010
Data: AMT website 2006, RTCR website 2010 (logos) Data: AMT website 2006, RTCR website 2010, Urbis website (2015) (logos)
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Jul 8 16:34
Conseil intermunicipal de transport de Sorel - Varennes (1984? - present)
Conseil intermunicipal de transport de Sorel - Varennes (1984? - present)
Local transit in St.-Jérôme only (Transit News Canada 1986). Perhaps a forerunner
of CIT L-StA-StJ?
Serving Lafontaine, Saint-Antoine, and Saint-Jérôme (Tom Box 1996).
Probably split from CIT BL late 1980s or early 1990s.
RS reports a
Transport Québec in Saint-Jérôme circa 1994
(Perhaps a CIT contract operator).
Operator
Transcobec (Jacques Matte 1998).
Somewhere before 2015 (likely in 2005) this CIT's service area became part of CIT Laurentides.
(Not in CTHF Bulletin Nov 1997 or Jacques Matte/PD 1998 or AMT website 2006).
Discontinued using the “SURF” branding circa 2014.
SURF logo c2006 Data source: AMT website 2006
SURF logo c2006 (above)
CIT Laurentides logo (2015)
Data source: AMT website 2006
CITL website 2015
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Jul 9 17:53
logo c2015Data source: l'Express d'Oka website 2015
Transit History of Durham Region, Ontario
oshawa-on.html
2015 Jul 10 11:39
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468).
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468, photo: public domain).
Transit History of the Banlieues de Quebec & Levis, Quebec
quebec-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Jul 15 17:05
[Côte-de-Beaupré]
[Île d'Orleans]
Transit History of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
yarmouth-ns.html
2015 Jul 31 14:01
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in the Fall of 2015.
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All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Aug 5 15:28
[Omnibuses]
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Aug 6 17:28
[Motor buses]
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Aug 6 17:37
[Funiculars]
Transit History of the Banlieues de Quebec & Levis, Quebec
quebec-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Aug 6 17:51
beginning in 1901 (Martin).
from 1901 to 1953. The funicular connected the QRL&P interurban at the foot of the falls with Kent House at the top.
(Martin, Azéma).
Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba
winnipeg-mb.html
2015 Aug 7 09:42
[Secondary Systems]
Navette Domo.
Shuttle bus service in Assiniboine Park, operated daily from Canada Day to Labour Day, and on
Saturdays and Sundays from Labour Day to Thanksgiving. Operated for the
Assiniboine Park Conservancy by contractor
Winnipeg Trolley Company.
Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)
a2g-ab.html
2015 Aug 7 09:44
[Cold Lake]
A new public transit system is expected to begin service in Cold Lake in the Fall of 2015.
Transit History of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
yarmouth-ns.html
2015 Aug 7 11:22
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in the Fall of 2015.
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in November of 2015.
History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta
calgary-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Aug 21 11:15
Note
The brand
On-It has been selected by the
Calgary Regional Partnership (a multi-municipalty group)
for a proposed regional commuter transit service connecting Calgary with
other centres in the region. A pilot service has been proposed for communities south
of Calgary, including Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, and Nanton, with an anticipated start-date of Fall 2015 or Spring 2016.
(website 2014,
Calgary Herald 31 October 2014).
system logo 2014Data source: website 2014
Transit History of Ontario Communities (A-B)
a2b-on.html
2015 Aug 22 08:08
Beamsville, Ontario
E.J. Amiss, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued passenger
fare tokens dated September 1908. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee 6th Supplement).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)
l2n-on.html
2015 Aug 22 08:14
Lincoln, Ontario
The Town of Lincoln was formed 01 January 1970 by the amalgamation of Town of Beamsville with Clinton Township and approximately half of Louth Township (Wikipedia). The town includes several other named communities, including Jordan and Vineland.
E.J. Amiss, owner.
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued passenger
fare tokens dated September 1908. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee 6th Supplement).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)
l2n-on.html
2015 Aug 22 15:22
[Lincoln]Note
The
Hamilton, Grimsby and Beamsville Electric Railway Company interurban electric railway connected Lincoln with Hamilton October 1896 - 30 June 1931.
See HG&B interurban.
History of Regional Transit at Vancouver, British Columbia
vancouver-suburbs-bc.html
2015 Aug 25 10:43
[West Coast Express]
Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)
a2g-ab.html
2015 Aug 25 11:44
[Cold Lake]
A new public transit system is expected to begin service in Cold Lake in the Fall of 2015.
A new public transit system began service in Cold Lake in August of 2015.
Service was fare-free for the first several weeks.
Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)
a2g-ab.html
2015 Aug 25 14:07
[Cold Lake]
system logo (2015)Data source:
website (2015)
History of Regional Transit at Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Aug 25 23:49
[Leduc]
PWTransit Canada Ltd.
PWTransit Canada Ltd.
(photo David A. Wyatt).
(Website 2001).
(Website 2001, photo David A. Wyatt).
History of Regional Transit at Vancouver, British Columbia
vancouver-suburbs-bc.html
2015 Aug 25 23:51
[West Coast Express] (West Coast Express photo)
(photos West Coast Express, Alex Regiec).
Website gone by August 2015.
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Sep 1 09:56
[Pelham]
Trial service funded in part by a provincial “Community Transportation Pilot Grant”. First week of service was fare free.
(website 2015).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Sep 1 10:46
[Pelham]
Transit History of Ontario Communities (E-K)
e2k-on.html
2015 Sep 3 10:54
[Elliot Lake]
Transit History of Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-ab.html
2015 Sep 4 15:48
Leduc (2010-present).
Leduc (2010-2014).
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History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta
calgary-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Sep 4 17:13
[Cochrane] (website 2007).
(website 2007, 2015).
Commuter shuttle service connecting Langdon with Calgary (facebook 2015).
Okotoks Commuter (? - present)
Okotoks Commuter (? - present)
Southland Transportation Ltd. (website 2007). (photo Peter McLaughlin).
Southland Transportation Ltd. (website 2007, 2015). (photo Peter McLaughlin).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Sep 8 16:00
[Pelham]
system logo (2015)Data source:
website 2015 (logo)
History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta
calgary-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Sep 11 09:56
[Crossfield]
Six month pilot transit service connecting Airdrie with Crossfield, operated by Airdrie Transit and financially supported by the
Town of Crossfield (airdriecityview.com 2015).
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Sep 16 11:26
27. Picton, Ontario,
27. Picton, Ontario,
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Sep 16 11:46
Picton, Ontario
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 469).
Prince Edward County, Ontario
The City of Prince Edward County is a single-tier municipality formed in 01 January 1998 by the amalgamation of the County of Prince Edward with the towns, townships and communities of
Picton [town],
Bloomfield,
Wellington,
Ameliasburgh [township],
Athol
Hallowell
Hillier
North Marysburgh [township],
South Marysburgh [township], and
Sophiasburgh [township] (Wikipedia).
Nothing is known about this operation except that it issued [undated] passenger
fare tokens for use in Picton. The typical business pattern was common carrier scheduled omnibus
service between railway station(s) and local hotels, coordinated with train arrivals
and departures. Most such firms also engaged in charter activities, and some
also carried mail.
(Atwood – Coffee p. 469).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Sep 16 13:25
[Prince Edward County] The City of Prince Edward County is a single-tier municipality formed in 01 January 1998 by the amalgamation of the County of Prince Edward with the towns, townships and communities of
Picton [town],
The city of Prince Edward County is a single-tier municipality formed in 01 January 1998 by the amalgamation of Prince Edward county with the town of
Picton, and the townships
Ameliasburgh,
North Marysburgh,
South Marysburgh, and
Sophiasburgh. The municipality also includes the communities of
Athol,
Wellington,
Ameliasburgh [township],
Athol
Hallowell
Hillier
North Marysburgh [township],
South Marysburgh [township], and
Sophiasburgh [township] (Wikipedia).
Hallowell,
Hillier, and
Wellington
(Wikipedia).
Transit History of Alberta Communities (H-Z)
h2z-ab.html
2015 Sep 21 17:39
[Peace River]Note
On 17 September 2015 the Alberta Government announced 66.7% funding to establish a public transit system in Peace River.
Transit History of Nova Scotia Communities
a2z-ns.html
2015 Sep 23 11:19
[Kings County - Hants County]
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Sep 24 15:13
[Pelham] Trial service funded in part by a provincial “Community Transportation Pilot Grant”. First week of service was fare free.
Trial service funded in part by a provincial “Community Transportation Pilot Grant”. Service was fare free through 30 September 2015.
Bus lettered
Pelham Transit.
History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta
calgary-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Sep 25 15:14
Transit operation of the
Calgary Regional Partnership (a multi-municipalty group).
Regional commuter transit service connecting Calgary with
other centres in the region. A two-year pilot service has been announced for communities south
of Calgary, including Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, High River and Nanton, with an anticipated start-date of September 2016.
(website 2014,
Calgary Herald 31 October 2014).
system logo 2014Data source: website 2014
History of Nova Scotia Rural Paratransit Systems
paratransit-ns.html
2015 Sep 30 11:40
Kings County, Nova Scotia
Kings Point-to-Point Transit provides a door-to-door public transportation service for all Central and Eastern Kings County residents (website 2015).
Using the service requires one-time registration, and advance booking.
Name of the service has evolved, originally being
Kings County Alternative Transportation Services Society (1998 - ?), then
Kings Para Transit (? - 2012).
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Transit History of Nova Scotia Communities
a2z-ns.html
2015 Sep 30 14:40
[Kings County - Hants County] Beginning 04 September 2007 service area extended to include West Hants, Windsor and Hantsport, running between Hortonville, Windsor and Brooklyn (website 2010).
Between 04 September 2007 and 30 September 2015 service area extended to include West Hants, Windsor and Hantsport, running between Hortonville, Windsor and Brooklyn (website 2010).
KTA applied to abandon service to West Hants, Windsor and Hantsport effective 01 October 2015 after the municipalities cancelled funding support.
History of Nova Scotia Rural Paratransit Systems
paratransit-ns.html
2015 Oct 1 13:23
St. Margaret's Bay, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Non-profit organization providing public transportation in the St. Margaret's Bay area of Halifax. Service utilizes a bus plus volunteers' automobiles. Trips must be booked 24 hours in advance. Service area rotates through three zones (Mondays - north zone, Wednesdays - east/west zone, Fridays - south zone). (website 2015).
system logo
Data source:
website 2015
History of Regional Transit at Toronto, Ontario
toronto-suburbs-on.html
2015 Oct 23 17:41
[Toronto Region Commuter Rail]
Initiated Lakeshore commuter train service between downtown and Mimico using steam dummy locomotives pulling a coach. GWR taken over by the GTR in 1882.
(Boles 2015).
Absorbed the Lakeshore service
from the GWR in 1882. Added a second line from York (now Danforth) via Toronto Union Station to Weston circa 1892. By 1896 GTR had discontinued both dedicated commuter train routes as unprofitable. GTR scheduled long distance trains to facilitate commuting into Toronto from Hamilton from at least the early 1890's through until it became part of Canadian National in 1923. (Boles 2015).
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (? - 1978)
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (1908 - circa 1910, 1950's - 1978)
In 1908 the CPR initiated local motor-car train service between Toronto and Brampton. The car was removed from service by about 1910. (Boles 2015).
GO Transit (23 May 1967 - present)
GO Transit (23 May 1967 - present)
The GTTA adopted the name
Metrolinx in 2007. GO amalgamated with Metrolinx, becoming an operating division, in 2009.
(website, Wikipedia).
History of Regional Transit at Toronto, Ontario
toronto-suburbs-on.html
2015 Oct 23 18:01
[Toronto Region Commuter Rail]
Transit History of Nova Scotia Communities
a2z-ns.html
2015 Oct 27 11:00
[Port Hawkesbury]
Transit History of Brantford, Ontario
brantford-on.html
2015 Oct 27 16:33
[Paris Systems]
(cptdb 2010, website 2010).
(cptdb 2010, website 2010). Website did not exist October 2015.
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All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Oct 28 14:42
[Light Rail]
Transit History of Ontario Communities (A-B)
a2b-on.html
2015 Oct 28 14:43
[Brampton]
Note
A funding agreement was announced 21 April 2015 to construct a light rail transit line in Mississauga and Brampton. Construction was forecast to begin in 2018 with service anticipated in 2022. The announcement did not identify who the eventual operator of the line would be.
Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)
l2n-on.html
2015 Oct 28 14:44
[Mississauga] A funding agreement was announced 21 April 2015 to construct a light rail transit line in Mississauga and Brampton. Construction was forecast to begin in 2018 with service anticipated in 2022. The announcement did not identify who the eventual operator of the line would be.
A funding agreement was announced 21 April 2015 to construct a light rail transit line in Mississauga. Construction was forecast to begin in 2018 with service anticipated in 2022. The announcement did not identify who the eventual operator of the line would be.
History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta
calgary-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Oct 28 16:40
(website 2014,
(website 2015,
History of Regional Transit at Toronto, Ontario
toronto-suburbs-on.html
2015 Oct 29 10:59
[Toronto Region Commuter Rail]
[Toronto Region Commuter Bus]
See above.
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Oct 30 15:41
Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)
s2z-on.html
2015 Nov 9 16:45
Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)
o2r-on.html
2015 Nov 10 17:59
Penetanguishene, Ontario
A transit service in Penetanguishene, with connection to Midland, is expected to launch in early 2016. The service is expected to be operated under contract by
Midland Transit Service using a bus owned by Penetanguishene.
Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)
l2n-on.html
2015 Nov 10 22:57
[Midland] Stage coach service between Penetanguishene and Midland (7 km) grew out
Stage coach service between Penetanguishene and Midland (7 km) grew out
Business inhereted by son Albert 1917.
Business inherited by son Albert 1917.
bus service between Midland and Penetanguishene was equipped with a fleet of 2 buses making 56 round trips/day for a fare of 35¢
bus service between Midland and Penetanguishene was equipped with a fleet of 2 buses making 56 round trips/day for a fare of 35¢
Business inhereted by Bert's widow 1938.
Business inherited by Bert's widow 1938.
Penetanguishene - Midland service still operated in 1944 by
Penetanguishene - Midland service still operated in 1944 by
Midland Transit Service.
Midland Transit Service. MTS is
expected to become the contract operator of transit service in and to Penetanguishene in 2016.
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Nov 12 14:09
Réseau des transports métropolitains while the regional
Réseau de transport métropolitain while the regional
Agence régionale de transport.
Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain.
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Nov 12 16:41
Réseau des transports métropolitains while the regional
Réseau de transport métropolitain while the regional
combined into a new entity to be called Agence régionale de transport.
combined into a new entity to be called Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain.
Transit History of Quebec Communities (A-K)
a2k-qc.html
2015 Nov 12 17:28
[Îles-de-la-Madeleine]Note
Île-d'Entrée [Entry Island] is connected to Cap-aux-Meules on the main archipelago by a twice daily ferry service operated by
Traversiers C.T.M.A., a division of
Groupe C.T.M.A.. The enterprise was founded 28 May 1944 as
Coopérative de Transport Maritime et Aérien (website 2015).
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Nov 12 17:37
[Ferries]
Transit History of Ontario Communities (E-K)
e2k-on.html
2015 Nov 13 13:36
[Essa Township]
service connecting Angus and Base Borden to Barrie. Service is operated by Barrie Transit as its route #90.
service connecting Angus and Base Borden to Barrie. Service is operated by
Barrie Transit as its route #90 (routes 90A and 90B).
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Nov 13 15:49
[Paratransit]
Transit History of the Banlieues de Montreal, Quebec
montreal-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Nov 13 16:44
Secondary System
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In addition to train operations (see above), AMT has contracted to operate a small number of commuter bus services. The Line 90 - Express Chevrier is operated for AMT by contractor
Réseau de transport de Longueuil. Formerly the Line 902 Express was operated for AMT by contractor
Société de transport de la ville de Laval.
A previous attempt to introduce AMT bus services was cancelled in 2008 before it launched.
History of Regional Transit at Winnipeg, Manitoba
winnipeg-suburbs-mb.html
2015 Nov 17 11:03
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Transit History of Moncton, New Brunswick
moncton-nb.html
2015 Nov 20 17:46
1926-1932. Operations succeeded by GBLCo (CR&MW 1931).
1926-1932. Operations succeeded by GBLCo (CR&MW 1931, photo: facebook: Vintage Moncton's Photos).
Photographic evidence documents the existence of a bus operation by this name. It is not clear if this is Breau, Humphrey or a third operator of the period. (photo: facebook: Vintage Moncton's Photos).
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History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta
calgary-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Nov 22 16:22
of Calgary, including Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, High River and Nanton, with an anticipated start-date of September 2016.
of Calgary, including Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, and High River with an anticipated start-date of September 2016.
History of Regional Transit at Vancouver, British Columbia
vancouver-suburbs-bc.html
2015 Nov 26 11:23
[Chilliwack - Abbotsford - Vancouver System] is expected to begin operation in 2015. It is operated by
began operation in 2015. It is operated by
Vancouver – Squamish System
Operated by
Heading North Recreation Inc. Weekdaily commuter bus service between
Squamish and Vancouver.
Single trip departs Squamish at 7:00am. Return trip departs Vancouver at 5:30pm.
(website 2013).
Website gone by August 2015.
Commuter bus service from Squamish to Vancouver (Squamish Chief 25 November 2015, website 2015).
Vancouver – Squamish System
Operated by
Heading North Recreation Inc. Weekdaily commuter bus service between
Squamish and Vancouver.
Single trip departs Squamish at 7:00am. Return trip departs Vancouver at 5:30pm.
(website 2013).
Website gone by August 2015.
History of Regional Transit at Vancouver, British Columbia
vancouver-suburbs-bc.html
2015 Nov 26 12:10
[Vancouver - Squamish System]
Transit History of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
yarmouth-ns.html
2015 Nov 30 13:10
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in November of 2015.
A municipally operated public transit service was planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in November of 2015.
Transit History of Sydney, Nova Scotia
sydney-ns.html
2015 Nov 30 13:36
Company went into receivership 23 March 1931.
Company went into receivership 23 March 1931. (photos: postcards).
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Transit History of Sarnia, Ontario
sarnia-on.html
2015 Nov 30 16:06
Note
Ferry services operated between Sarnia, Ontario, and Port Huron, Michigan. Further documentation is needed. (postcard).
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All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Nov 30 16:08
[Ferries]
Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia
vancouver-bc.html
2015 Nov 30 17:14
Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)
a2g-ab.html
2015 Dec 2 10:44
[Banff — Canmore] Local service in Canmore, and further service to Lake Louise and elsewhere in Banff National Park, are forecast within 5 years.
Local service in Canmore is planned to begin in 2016. Further service to Lake Louise and elsewhere in Banff National Park, are forecast within 5 years.
Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)
l2n-on.html
2015 Dec 2 11:33
[Niagara-On-the-Lake] Four-month pilot project to link Glendale with St. Davids and Queenston to operate July - October 2015.
Pilot project to link Glendale with St. Davids and Queenston operated 02 July - 03 December 2015.
Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba
winnipeg-mb.html
2015 Dec 4 11:02
(photo: Old Time Trains).
History of Regional Transit at Toronto, Ontario
toronto-suburbs-on.html
2015 Dec 4 13:24
[Commuter Rail]
(8.6 mi./13.8 km). In the 1920s and 1930s CN operated frequent round trip service between Toronto and Weston.
(8.6 mi./13.8 km).
In the 1920s and 1930s CN operated frequent round trip service between Toronto and Weston. (photo: City of Toronto Archives).
Transit History of Sarnia, Ontario
sarnia-on.html
2015 Dec 4 15:07
Ferry services operated between Sarnia, Ontario, and Port Huron, Michigan. Further documentation is needed. (postcard).
Ferry services operated between Sarnia, Ontario, and Port Huron, Michigan from as early as 1836. The
Port Huron Ferry Company was incorporated in 1891. Ferry service ceased in 1939, within a year of the opening of the Blue Water bridge in 1938. Ferry service was revived 1946, lasting until 1953. (Elford, photo: postcard).
References
Transit History of Sarnia, Ontario
sarnia-on.html
2015 Dec 4 16:01
Port Huron Ferry Company was incorporated in 1891. Ferry service ceased in 1939, within a year of the opening of the Blue Water bridge in 1938. Ferry service was revived 1946, lasting until 1953. (Elford, photo: postcard).
Sarnia and Port Huron Ferry Company Limited was incorporated 04 February 1882. Also mentioned in references is the
Port Huron Ferry Company which may be the same or another entity. Ferry service ceased in 1939, within a year of the opening of the Blue Water bridge in 1938. Ferry service was revived 1946, lasting until 1953. (Elford, photo: postcard).
Transit History of Sydney, Nova Scotia
sydney-ns.html
2015 Dec 4 18:12
1938.
1938. (photo caperpics).
Transit History of Welland, Ontario
welland-on.html
2015 Dec 8 10:34
04 July 1930)
(Mills 1967).
(Mills 1967, photo: wellandhistory.ca).
Transit History of Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-ab.html
2015 Dec 8 16:38
Funicular 20 May 1908 - circa 1913 Funicular 20 May 1908 - circa 1913,
planned to open 2017
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Dec 8 17:30
[Funiculars]
‡ A new funicular is expected to open in Edmonton in 2017.
Transit History of Peterborough, Ontario
peterborough-on.html
2015 Dec 8 18:16
(photo: Trent Valley Archives).
(photo: peterboroheritage).
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Transit History of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
saskatoon-sk.html
2015 Dec 8 23:16
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Transit History of Toronto, Ontario
toronto-on.html
2015 Dec 9 10:53
(photo: City of Toronto Archives).
Transit History of Windsor, Ontario
windsor-on.html
2015 Dec 9 17:27
[SW&A Interurban] 15 May 1938)
Transit History of Windsor, Ontario
windsor-on.html
2015 Dec 9 18:00
[Secondary Systems]
Bus service between Windsor and Detroit. (Drouillard).
Bus service between Windsor and Detroit. (Drouillard, photo University of Windsor).
Transit History of Windsor, Ontario
windsor-on.html
2015 Dec 10 14:17
(photo: UWindsor).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)
s2z-on.html
2015 Dec 11 11:18
[Temiskaming Shores]
Neil McIsaac established a local bus company in the tri-town area (Cobalt, New Liskeard, Haileybury). Postcard photo appears to be of a the post-war 1940s Ford bus. (photo: postcard).
09 February 1935)
(photo: postcard).
Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)
s2z-on.html
2015 Dec 11 13:08
[Temiskaming Shores] Neil McIsaac established a local bus company in the tri-town area (Cobalt, New Liskeard, Haileybury). Postcard photo appears to be of a the post-war 1940s Ford bus. (photo: postcard).
Neil McIsaac relocated to Haileybury circa 1919 and [date unknown] established a local bus company serving the tri-town area (Cobalt, New Liskeard, Haileybury). Postcard photo appears to be of a the post-war 1940s Ford bus. (photo: postcard).
History of Regional Transit at Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Dec 14 11:04
[Beaumont]
Provincial government funding for Beaumont to acquire four commuter buses was announced 11 December 2015.
Provincial government funding for Spruce Grove to acquire six commuter and four local buses was announced 11 December 2015.
History of Regional Transit at Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Dec 14 13:04
[Spruce Grove] Provincial government funding for Spruce Grove to acquire six commuter and four local buses was announced 11 December 2015.
Provincial government funding for Spruce Grove to acquire six commuter and four local buses was announced 11 December 2015. Local service in Spruce Grove is forecast for 2019, with local service for Stony Plain forecast for 2020.
Transit History of Toronto, Ontario
toronto-on.html
2015 Dec 14 13:26
[Secondary Systems]
Flat-fare peak-hour only (7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) shared ride service on four routes connecting the financial district with Liberty Village, Fort York, Cityplace and the Distillery District (CityNews 14 December 2015, Toronto Star 14 December 2015).
History of Regional Transit at Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Dec 14 15:19
[Beaumont]
Provincial government funding for Beaumont to acquire four commuter buses was announced 11 December 2015.
Provincial government funding for Beaumont to acquire four commuter buses was announced 11 December 2015. Plans include contracting with an existing Edmonton region transit system for operations.
Transit History of Montreal, Quebec
montreal-qc.html
2015 Dec 15 13:29
[Secondary Systems]
Proprietor
Joseph-Octave Villeneuve.
Shuttle service between Saint-Jean Baptiste and Terrebonne. Service area included Mile End (Montréal), Terrebonne, Sault-au-Récollet (Montreal North), and New Glasgow.
Company sold to MCPRyCo interests 1869.
(Desjardins 2014, Dictionary of Canadian Biography: Joseph-Octave Villeneuve).
Proprietor
Joseph-Octave Villeneuve.
(Desjardins 2014).
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Transit History of St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
saint-johns-nf.html
2015 Dec 16 13:54
St. John's Transportation Commission (April 1958 -
present)
St. John's Transportation Commission (April 1958 - present)
The Town of Paradise has funded a pilot transit project to join Metrobus in June 2016 (CBC 16 December 2015).
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Canadian Paper Electric, Street and Radial Railways
paper-railways.html
2015 Dec 16 14:07
Edmonton, Stony Plain and Wabamun Ry. Co.
Edmonton, Stony Plain and Wabamun Ry. Co.1913 (Alta.) electric Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain 1913 (Alta.) electric Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain
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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)
g2o-bc.html
2015 Dec 17 14:34
[Kelowna]Note
Prior to completion of the Okanagan Lake Bridge in 1958 Kelowna was connected to Westbank by ferry.
All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode
other-modes.html
2015 Dec 17 15:22
[Ferries]
Transit History of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
yarmouth-ns.html
2015 Dec 18 10:27
Motor bus circa February 1929 - present Motor bus circa February 1929 - 30 April 2014
Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)
a2g-ab.html
2015 Dec 18 10:36
[Cold Lake] Service was fare-free for the first several weeks.
Service is fare-free [at least through 2016].
History of Regional Transit at Edmonton, Alberta
edmonton-suburbs-ab.html
2015 Dec 18 10:48
[Spruce Grove]
Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)
l2n-on.html
2015 Dec 18 19:48
Muskoka, Ontario
Rural transit service providing generally once-per-week service on seven fixed routes. Communities served include:
Baysville,
Bracebridge,
Dorset,
Glen Orchard,
Gravenhurst,
Honey Harbour,
Huntsville,
MacTier,
Midland,
Severn Bridge, and
VanKoughnet.
Service advertised as
The MET.
(website 2015).
system logoData source:
MET website 2015
Transit History of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
yarmouth-ns.html
2015 Dec 21 14:39
Transit History of Belleville, Ontario
belleville-on.html
2015 Dec 21 21:50
Company founded by
Thomas Rawson.
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Transit History of Belleville, Ontario
belleville-on.html
2015 Dec 22 13:36
(photo: www.paullantz.com).
Transit History of Longueuil (Rive-Sud de Montreal), Quebec
montreal-rive-sud-qc.html
2015 Dec 22 17:06
St. Lawrence river ferry service prior to opening of the Jacques-Cartier bridge 1930. (Pharand 1997).
St. Lawrence river ferry service prior to opening of the Jacques-Cartier bridge 1930.
(Pharand 1997, photo McCord Museum).
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Transit History of the Banlieues de Quebec & Levis, Quebec
quebec-suburbs-qc.html
2015 Dec 28 22:50
[QRL&P Interurban]
(photo: John E. Baker coll., MTHA).