Thompson Transit
 | |
| Founded | 1970s |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 81 Berens Road |
| Service area | Thompson, Manitoba |
| Service type | Bus service |
| Routes | 2 |
| Stops | 70 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Operator | Grey Goose Bus Lines[1] |
| Website | Bus schedule |
Thompson Transit is the public transit agency in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. The City of Thompson contracts the bus services.
History
pre 1995
Operation conducted under contract by Thompson Bus Lines.
1995-1998
Contract operator switched to Grey Goose Bus Lines.
1998-2007
Grey Goose Bus Lines purchased by Greyhound Canada
2007-Current
Grey Goose Bus Lines a division of Greyhound Canada acquired by FirstGroup[2]
Services
Weekday hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 6:10 pm with extended service on Friday to 9:10 pm. On Saturday hours of operation are from 11:00 am to 6:10 pm, with no Sunday service.[3]
Thompson Transit operates two bus routes, which meet up at The Plaza Mall and Southwood as transfer points.
Routes
| Route Name | Route Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwood | This route operates the East side of Thompson | Major stops on this route; Plaza Shopping Centre (Transfer Point), City Centre Mall, Eastwood School, Princeton Towers, Highland Tower, Thompson General Hospital, Southwood (Transfer Point) and Wal-Mart. |
| Westwood | This route operates the West side of Thompson | Major stops on this route; Plaza Shopping Centre (Transfer Point), Burntwood School, Norplex Pool, Southwood (Transfer Point) and R. D. Parker Collegiate. |
News
- On November 18, 2008, The installation of new bus shelters.[4]
- Council passes a resolution for the purchase of 2 New D35LFR Transit Buses from NewFlyer with City of Brandon order. As well revise current Transit routes for a more feasible bus service.[5]
- City Approves the purchase of 2 new Transit buses from New Flyer at a cost of $845,136.[6]
- On September 13, 2010 City Council approved new contract with Greyhound, the total cost to the city will be $1,364,393 over five years.[7]
Transit shelter locations
| Stop Name | Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School | Westwood | Wekusko Street @ Arctic Drive - East Bound |
| R.D. Parker Collegiate | Westwood | Thompson Drive North - East Bound |
| Wolf | Westwood | Thompson Drive South @ Wolf Street - West Bound |
| Southwood (Transfer Point) | Eastwood & Westwood | Maple Street @ Thompson Drive South - North Bound |
| Princeton Towers | Eastwood | Princeton Drive - South Bound |
| Waterloo | Eastwood | Waterloo Avenue - East Bound |
Facilities
Grey Goose Bus Lines Bus Depot @ 81 Berens Road.
Fares
| Fare type | Cash | Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $1.85 | $68.40 |
| Student | $1.30 | $36.60 |
| Senior Fare | $1.30 | $36.60 |
References
- ↑ "Local Public Transportation". Transportation. City of Thompson. Retrieved May 2014.
Thompson's public transit service is provided by Grey Goose Bus Lines
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6345627.stm
- ↑ Grey Goose Bus Lines, Thompson Transit - Bus Schedule
- ↑ http://www.thompson.ca//dbs/cityhall/anitem.cfm?AnnID=657
- ↑ http://www.thompsondocs.com/reg/minutes2.asp?ID=15
- ↑ http://www.thompsoncitizen.net/article/20100414/THOMPSON0101/304149983/-1/THOMPSON01/city-of-thompson-to-purchase-two-new-buses-at-845136
- ↑ http://www.thompsoncitizen.net/article/20100922/THOMPSON0101/309229655/greyhound-sees-its-shadow-five-more-years-of-running-thompson-s-buses
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