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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.

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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).

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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

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BOLT (25 August 2014 - present)

BOLT (25 August 2014 - present)
(photo Kevin Nicol).

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Fort Saskatchewan Transit (28 April 2014 - present)

Fort Saskatchewan Transit (28 April 2014 - present)
(photo: Kevin Nicol).

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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.

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Notes

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.

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Edmundston, New Brunswick

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).

References

• Levesque, J.C., “Madawaska Bus Service International Tokens: Madawaska, Maine & Edmundston, NB,” Le Forum, Vol. 37, No. 3, Spring 2015, pp. 5-8. (Orono, Maine: Le Centre Franco-Américain, Université de Maine)

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Campbellton NB, Campbellton NB (not on 2015 schedule),

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Madawaska Bus Line (1946 - 1953)

Madawaska Bus Line (May 1946 - 1953)
(Levesque 2015). (Levesque 2015, photo Unravelling the Fresco).

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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).

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Brighton, Ontario

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).

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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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Goderich, Ontario

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).

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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, Ontario

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).

Norwich, Ontario

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).

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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).

Picton, Ontario

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).

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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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Smiths Falls, Ontario

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, Ontario

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).

Walkerton, Ontario

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, Ontario

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

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(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).

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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)
Copyright ©1989-2013 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©1989-2015 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved.

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Sanderson, Newman & Hough Bus Line (19th Century?)

Sanderson, Newman & Hough Bus Line (19th Century?)

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Bowmanville Systems

Glover's Bus Line (1847 - 19th Century?)

Glover's Bus Line (1847 - 19th Century?)

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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).

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(Jean Breton 2010, website 2010, photos busfanplace.com).
(Jean Breton 2010, website 2010, photos busfanplace.com, David A. Wyatt).

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Société de transport de Lévis (01 January 2002 - present)

Société de transport de Lévis (01 January 2002 - present)
(photos David A. Wyatt).

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Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (01 June 2002 - present)

Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (01 June 2002 - present)
(photos David A. Wyatt).

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Beamsville, Ontario

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).

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1. Beamsville, Ontario

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Service was fare-free 15 June - 30 June 2015.

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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

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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).

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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.

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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).

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Halifax Steam Boat Company (1855? - 1885?)
One of the early operators of ferry service between Halifax and Dartmouth.

Halifax and Dartmouth Steam Ferry Company, Limited (1885? - 15 July 1890)
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.

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Conseil régional de transport de Lanaudière (circa 2005 - present)

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).

CIT Lafontaine - St-Antoine - St-Jérôme (? - present)

CIT Lafontaine - St-Antoine - St-Jérôme (? - present?)

  Oka Express (02 August 2004 - 2010)

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).

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Operated under contract by Transdev (Street Side Guide 2015).

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CIT Chambly - Richelieu - Carignan (? - present)

Blus logo 2015

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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 Sorel - Varennes (1984? - present)
Conseil intermunicipal de transport de Sorel - Varennes (1984? - present)

Conseil intermunicipal de transport de St.-Jérôme (? - ?)
Local transit in St.-Jérôme only (Transit News Canada 1986). Perhaps a forerunner of CIT L-StA-StJ?

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Data source:

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Orono Stage Line (19th Century?)

Orono Stage Line (19th Century?)
(Atwood – Coffee p. 468). (Atwood – Coffee p. 468, photo: public domain).

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Operated under contract by Autobus des Monts, a subsidiary of Autobus la Québecoise Ltée (Street Side Guide 2015).
[Île d'Orleans]

Operated under contract by Autobus des Monts, a subsidiary of Autobus la Québecoise Ltée (Street Side Guide 2015).

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? (beginning Fall 2015)
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in the Fall of 2015.
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16. Midland, Ontario,

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Service relaunched in 2015 under a slightly different name.

Domo Shuttle (2015 - present (summer seasons))
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.

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? (beginning Fall 2015)
A new public transit system is expected to begin service in Cold Lake in the Fall of 2015.

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? (beginning Fall 2015)
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in the Fall of 2015.

? (beginning November 2015)
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in November of 2015.

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system logo 2014

Data source:

website 2014

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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).

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Lincoln, Ontario

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).

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? (beginning Fall 2015)
A new public transit system is expected to begin service in Cold Lake in the Fall of 2015.

Cold Lake Transit (26 August 2015 - present)
A new public transit system began service in Cold Lake in August of 2015. Service was fare-free for the first several weeks.

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system logo (2015)

Data source:

website (2015)

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Leduc Transit (08 September 2014 - present)

Leduc Transit (08 September 2014 - present)
PWTransit Canada Ltd. PWTransit Canada Ltd. (photo David A. Wyatt).

[Sherwood Park]

Strathcona County Transit (1989 - present)

Strathcona County Transit (1989 - present)
(Website 2001). (Website 2001, photo David A. Wyatt).

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(West Coast Express photo) (photos West Coast Express, Alex Regiec).

Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - present)

Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - circa 2014?)
Website gone by August 2015.

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Pelham My Ride (08 September 2015 - present)
Trial service funded in part by a provincial “Community Transportation Pilot Grant”. First week of service was fare free. (website 2015).

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Operated under contract by Sharp Bus Lines Ltd.

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Operating contract with A.J. Bus Lines renewed 01 September 2015.

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(website 2007). (website 2007, 2015).

[Langdon]

D & K Shuttle Services (circa February 2010 - present?)

D & K Shuttle Services (circa February 2010 - ?)

Langdon Shuttle Inc. (2013? - present)
Commuter shuttle service connecting Langdon with Calgary (facebook 2015).

[Okotoks]

Okotoks Commuter (? - present)
Okotoks Commuter (? - present)
Southland Transportation Ltd. (website 2007). (photo Peter McLaughlin).
Southland Transportation Ltd. (website 2007, 2015). (photo Peter McLaughlin).

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system logo (2015)

Data source:

website 2015 (logo)

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Airdrie Transit (05 October 2015 - present)
Six month pilot transit service connecting Airdrie with Crossfield, operated by Airdrie Transit and financially supported by the Town of Crossfield (airdriecityview.com 2015).

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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).

Prince Edward County, Ontario

City Bus Line (19th Century?)
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).

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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).

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KTA applied to abandon service to West Hants, Windsor and Hantsport effective 01 October 2015 after the municipalities cancelled funding support.

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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.

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On-It (beginning September 2016)
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).

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Kings County, Nova Scotia

Kings Point-to-Point Transit (1998 - present)
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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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.

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St. Margaret's Bay, Halifax, Nova Scotia

BayRides (July 2015 - present)
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).

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Great Western Railway (1878 - August 1882)
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).

Grand Trunk Railway Company (August 1882 - 1896/1923)
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 National Railways (1918? - 1982)

Canadian National Railways (1923? - 1982)
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (? - 1978)
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (1908 - circa 1910, 1950's - 1978)

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Great Western Railway (1878 - August 1882)

Great Western Railway (1878 - August 1882)

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Route servicing Waycobah, Wagmatcook and Baddeck in Victoria County instituted 31 August 2015.

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Grand River Cabs (circa 2010 - present)

Grand River Cabs (circa 2010 - present?)
(cptdb 2010, website 2010). (cptdb 2010, website 2010). Website did not exist October 2015.
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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.

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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.

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On-It (beginning September 2016)

On-It Regional Transit (beginning September 2016)
(website 2014, (website 2015,

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Commuter train operation by a public transit agency began in 1967.

Commuter train operation by a public transit agency began in 1967.
[Toronto Region Commuter Bus]

GO Transit (08 September 1970 - present)
See above.

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Private automobiles organized as a commercial service to provide rides to the public reappeared in 2012 as Uber.

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Penetanguishene, Ontario

Midland Transit Service (starting early 2016)
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.

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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.

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Barrie Transit (26 August 2013 - present)

Borden Rocket (26 August 2013 - present)
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).

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Several small communities, including a large number of rural localities

Several small communities, including a large number of rural localities

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AMT, the commuter rail operator, has also from time to time contracted for the operation of commuter bus services.

Secondary System

l'Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (? - present)
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.

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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)
1926-1932. Operations succeeded by GBLCo (CR&MW 1931). 1926-1932. Operations succeeded by GBLCo (CR&MW 1931, photo: facebook: Vintage Moncton's Photos).

Moncton Motor Line (1920's?)
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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is expected to begin operation in 2015. It is operated by began operation in 2015. It is operated by

Vancouver – Squamish System

Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - circa 2014?)
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.

Squamish Connector Transportation Services Ltd. (Spring 2014? - present)
Commuter bus service from Squamish to Vancouver (Squamish Chief 25 November 2015, website 2015).

Vancouver – Squamish System

Squamish Vancouver Shuttle (01 October 2013 - circa 2014?)
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.

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Company is co-owned by Angel Destination Management Services of West Vancouver and Heading North Recreation Inc. of Squamish.

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? (beginning November 2015)
A municipally operated public transit service is planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in November of 2015.

? (beginning December 2015?)
A municipally operated public transit service was planned to begin operation in Yarmouth in November of 2015.

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Cape Breton Electric Company (1901 - 15 June 1931)

Cape Breton Electric Company (1901 - 15 June 1931)
Company went into receivership 23 March 1931.

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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.

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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.

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(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).

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References

• Elford, Jean Turnbull, “Sarnia - Port Huron Ferries,” a Sarnia Historical Society World Wide Web page at the URL: http://www.sarniahistoricalsociety.com/story/sarnia-port-huron-ferries/, 2015.

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Cape Breton Tramways Company Limited (23 November 1931 - 30 September 1944)

Cape Breton Tramways Company Limited (23 November 1931 - 30 September 1944)
1938. 1938. (photo caperpics).

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Niagara, Welland and Lake Erie Railway Company (January 1912 - 04 July 1930)

Niagara, Welland and Lake Erie Railway Company (January 1912 - 04 July 1930)
(Mills 1967). (Mills 1967, photo: wellandhistory.ca).

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Peterborough Radial Railway Company (1902 - 31 March 1927)

Peterborough Radial Railway Company (1902 - 31 March 1927)
(photo: Trent Valley Archives).

Border Transit Limited (circa 14 April 1927 - 1978)

Border Transit Limited (circa 14 April 1927 - 1978)
(photo: peterboroheritage).
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Toronto Street Railway Company (11 September 1861 - 01 September 1891)

Toronto Street Railway Company (11 September 1861 - 01 September 1891)
(photo: City of Toronto Archives).

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Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway Company (04 July 1903 - 15 May 1938)

Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway Company (04 July 1903 - 15 May 1938)

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Detroit & Canada Tunnel Co. (1930 - 31 January 1982)
Bus service between Windsor and Detroit. (Drouillard).

Detroit & Canada Tunnel Co. (1930 - 31 January 1982)
Bus service between Windsor and Detroit. (Drouillard, photo University of Windsor).

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Windsor and Tecumseh Electric Railway Company (01 May 1907 - 31 March 1920)

Windsor and Tecumseh Electric Railway Company (01 May 1907 - 31 March 1920)
(photo: UWindsor).

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McIsaac Transportation Company (circa 1930s? - circa 1950s?)
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).

[Nipissing Central Interurban]

Nipissing Central Railway Company (30 April 1910 - 09 February 1935)

Nipissing Central Railway Company (30 April 1910 - 09 February 1935)
(photo: postcard).

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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).

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? (starting 2016?)
Provincial government funding for Beaumont to acquire four commuter buses was announced 11 December 2015.

[Spruce Grove]

? (starting 2016?)
Provincial government funding for Spruce Grove to acquire six commuter and four local buses was announced 11 December 2015.

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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.

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UberHop (15 December 2015 - present)
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).

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? (starting 2016?)
Provincial government funding for Beaumont to acquire four commuter buses was announced 11 December 2015.

? (starting 2017?)
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.

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Mile-End Omnibuses (1860 - 1869)
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).

Terrebonne and Back River Omnibuses (1870 - ?)
Proprietor Joseph-Octave Villeneuve. (Desjardins 2014).
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Service was fare-free for the first several weeks. Service is fare-free [at least through 2016].

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Commuter bus service is expected to be extended to Acheson in Parkland County circa June 2016.

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Muskoka, Ontario

Muskoka Extended Transit (16 January 2016 - present)
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).

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? (beginning December 2015?)

? (beginning 2016)

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Rawson Bus Company (? - May 1960)

Rawson Bus Company (1920 - May 1960)
Company founded by Thomas Rawson.
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Rawson Bus Company (1920 - May 1960)

Rawson Bus Company (1920 - May 1960)
(photo: www.paullantz.com).

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Canada Steamship Lines (? - 1930?)

Canada Steamship Lines (? - 1930?)
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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Quebec Railway, Light and Power Company (27 May 1900 - 15 March 1959>)

Quebec Railway, Light and Power Company (27 May 1900 - 15 March 1959>)
(photo: John E. Baker coll., MTHA).