The Santa Claus Parade in downtown Toronto is a holiday classic. It’s an event that normally brings hundreds of thousands of people and families together to celebrate the season. Since 1967, GO Transit has played a very important role in getting folks to the parade, but this year things are going to look a bit … Continue reading GO Bear makes historic debut in Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade
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Customer walkthrough guide – how to find your way around Toronto’s new Union Station Bus Terminal
Finding your way is one of the more challenging parts of taking public transit, or even navigating a major city like Toronto. Even veteran transit riders find changing routines and habits to be daunting. Starting in early December, GO bus customers are going to find themselves starting and ending their journey at a new Union … Continue reading Customer walkthrough guide – how to find your way around Toronto’s new Union Station Bus Terminal
The never-ending winter – How Metrolinx keeps its fleet of trains and buses moving through northern cold
We all know Mother Nature has her frigid side - especially in Canada. But luckily for GO Transit and UP Express customers, Metrolinx is well prepared to get people where they need to go, even through slush and snow. This is why, for those who keep those vehicles rolling, there is never an end to … Continue reading The never-ending winter – How Metrolinx keeps its fleet of trains and buses moving through northern cold
Tested – Emergency exercise sees new Union Station Bus Station put through paces (see the images)
On Sunday (Nov. 22), Toronto’s new bus hub was the scene of a mock disaster in preparation for opening day (Dec. 5). Inside a totally new environment, with two floors to navigate, Metrolinx teams – operations and control, transit safety and security, customer communications and media staff, along with all the senior management team - … Continue reading Tested – Emergency exercise sees new Union Station Bus Station put through paces (see the images)
Goodbye old and reliable bus hub: Remembering Toronto’s current Union Station Bus Terminal as GO riders prepare to move into new digs
Lines of customers on the platforms can sometimes be a bit difficult to navigate around, but many great journeys began and ended at the existing Union Station Bus Terminal, located in the heart of Toronto. Now, the workhorse station is about to get a rest from constant activity, as a new GO Transit bus hub … Continue reading Goodbye old and reliable bus hub: Remembering Toronto’s current Union Station Bus Terminal as GO riders prepare to move into new digs
GO bus Route 90 to be discontinued – Move avoids duplication of transit service in Durham Region
After the introduction of a similar Durham Region Transit service, there’s change coming in December for some GO Transit riders in Durham. Here’s what you need to know, and when. GO Transit is discontinuing Route 90 bus service in Durham Region. The cancellation takes effect as of Dec. 5 and comes after Durham Region Transit … Continue reading GO bus Route 90 to be discontinued – Move avoids duplication of transit service in Durham Region
Metrolinx COVID update
Metrolinx has kept customers and communities updated throughout the pandemic when it comes to staff who have tested positive for COVID. Here is the latest update. Metrolinx has been informed that two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Both are bus operators, one from Steeprock and the other from Streetsville garage, and both were last … Continue reading Metrolinx COVID update
Toronto’s new Union Station Bus Terminal gets ready to open – Here’s what you need to know to get on the bus
Canada’s largest transit city will soon see a new state-of-the-art GO bus hub open right next to Union Station. The sophisticated terminal, set to begin operating early next month, will shelter customers from the elements, offer them easy access to and from the downtown core and work much like a modern airport. Get ready to … Continue reading Toronto’s new Union Station Bus Terminal gets ready to open – Here’s what you need to know to get on the bus
Metrolinx COVID-19 update
Metrolinx has constantly updated incidents where transit staff, and customers, may have tested positive for COVID-19. Here’s the latest. We have been informed that a Metrolinx employee who is working from home as well as another staff member in bus maintenance have both tested positive for COVID-19. Neither employee has had any contact with customers. … Continue reading Metrolinx COVID-19 update
GO bus operator assaulted – Man arrested after transit dispatchers track suspect along transit route
A GO bus driver was struck in the back of the head earlier this week during an unprovoked attack. What followed was a bit of detective work by specially trained Transit Safety dispatchers, that would see a suspect charged with assault. A veteran GO bus driver was ‘sucker punched’ from behind, as he stood on … Continue reading GO bus operator assaulted – Man arrested after transit dispatchers track suspect along transit route
