Hamilton, ON approves an on-demand transit pilot to fill transportation gaps in Waterdown area
Hamilton, ON Waterdown On-Demand Transit Pilot Fill Gaps
City-owned HSR will introduce a smartphone app for Waterdown residents to request bus service. Transit riders select existing bus stops as pick-up and drop-off spots in the app. HSR plans on using buses rather than vans or shuttles to avoid unnecessary expenses. Waterdown was selected for the pilot due to a lack of public transit options in the community. A successful pilot could lead city officials to develop similar programs for outlying areas in need of flexible transport services.
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HSR planning on-demand transit pilot in Waterdown, wants $2.68M budget increase for 2021 | CBC News
HSR hopes COVID-19 lockdown restrictions will begin to soften between April and August. It also plans to launch an on-demand transit pilot program in September.
Waterdown to test-drive Hamilton’s first ‘on-demand’ bus service | The Star
The city will experiment with a HSR ride-hailing service in the suburban village starting in September
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