Five-year extension for transit service to Amherstburg
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Amherstburg council will be agreeing to another five years of Transit Windsor route 605 — carrying passengers to and from town.
“I'm going to definitely support this ... It's the right thing to do,” said Amherstburg Depuy Mayor Chris Gibb.
A recent report showed the pilot program was an overwhelming success with ridership growing year-over-year.
The five-year renewal will see the route add a fourth trip to keep up with demand.
Route times can be adjusted depending on usage.
The town estimates the route costs municipal coffers about $70,000 to run, following gas tax subsidies and bus fare revenue.
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