Launching today, GO Wi-Fi Plus is more than just free data. The content portal will also provide free, unlimited access to TV shows, music, audiobooks, e-books, courses and podcasts. Here’s what else customers need to know about how they’ll be even more connected during GO journeys. Not everything has come to an almost complete stop … Continue reading Wi-Fi on GO is here – Have a look at GO Transit’s free Wi-Fi and content portal
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Time warp – See 50 years of GO bus evolution in under a minute
A half century and still rolling. It’s been an historic and ever-changing journey for the GO bus, which recently celebrated 50 years of service. A great deal has changed during that time and we want to take you back in time and look at all the different vehicles that took customers this far. But since … Continue reading Time warp – See 50 years of GO bus evolution in under a minute
Taking photos of GO Transit and UP Express trains? Here’s what you safely need to know before getting that favourite shot, including those piloting drones
Trains have fascinated us for more than 200 years. From multi-day travel to far flung destinations, to short commutes to work and back, the rails have commanded our attention. But these days, trains aren’t just for commuting. They serve as popular photography and video subjects for amateur and professional photographers and videographers, rail fans, and … Continue reading Taking photos of GO Transit and UP Express trains? Here’s what you safely need to know before getting that favourite shot, including those piloting drones
Dialing Back in Time: GO’s Dial-A-Bus Service
They weren’t always coach buses or double-deckers and they certainly didn’t carry as many customers as they do today. In the early 70’s, GO transit decided to pioneer a new transportation concept – an on-demand public transit service that would pick you up straight from your door. As we mark 50 years of GO bus … Continue reading Dialing Back in Time: GO’s Dial-A-Bus Service
The grass is greener up above – New drone video shows bird’s eye view of green roof on Kipling Transit Hub’s bus terminal
By the time summer rolls around, flowers, gardens and city landscapes are in full bloom. For the Kipling Transit Hub Project, summer ushered in a major milestone - and for those that have green thumbs, they will give it two thumbs up. When it comes to building transit projects, it’s not always about concrete and … Continue reading The grass is greener up above – New drone video shows bird’s eye view of green roof on Kipling Transit Hub’s bus terminal
All lines impacted – GO Transit announces service increase as province continues in Stage 3 of COVID-19 recovery
As more and more customers return to transit, GO rail service will be adjusting services in September, including rail and bus routes. The volume of changes is significant, including for service in the off-peak hours. Metrolinx is increasing service starting Sept. 5 to meet the expected demand from the return to school and the workplace … Continue reading All lines impacted – GO Transit announces service increase as province continues in Stage 3 of COVID-19 recovery
Spelling out change at an iconic hub – New ways of finding your way around Toronto’s Union Station use interesting research on how people navigate transit systems
Canada’s most celebrated transit station is getting improved signs to help casual users, and even those who think they know Union Station well. Here are some of the hidden points of interest, and how researching the way strangers find their way played an important part in the signage pilot project. So you know Union Station. … Continue reading Spelling out change at an iconic hub – New ways of finding your way around Toronto’s Union Station use interesting research on how people navigate transit systems
GO train service between Toronto and Niagara Falls is being reintroduced starting this weekend
It’s back. One of the nicest and most affordable ways to get to and from Niagara Falls is returning and will help people safely explore the attractions in their own backyard. Starting this weekend (August 1), Metrolinx is reintroducing weekend GO train service between Toronto & Niagara Falls. Trains will run every Saturday, Sunday and … Continue reading GO train service between Toronto and Niagara Falls is being reintroduced starting this weekend
The eyes have it – A look at GO Transit and UP Express travellers after a week of mandatory face coverings
At the start of this year, few could have seen the day that wearing non-medical face masks in public would be a very normal accessory. Now, after a week of having to wear them on UP and GO vehicles, we turn the focus on you, the customer, in a photo feature that pays tribute to … Continue reading The eyes have it – A look at GO Transit and UP Express travellers after a week of mandatory face coverings
Grab that extra layer of protection – Face coverings become mandatory on GO Transit today
Donning nose and mouth coverings are now a must on GO Transit and UP Express. Here’s what you need to know, as everyone does their essential best for the safety and health of fellow customers and transit staff. Covering up is now a must on GO Transit and UP Express. Starting today (July 21), all … Continue reading Grab that extra layer of protection – Face coverings become mandatory on GO Transit today
