Transit Update - Jan 6, 2023

NEWS RELEASE
January 6, 2023

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the launch of Temiskaming Transit. We are hopeful the regular Transit Service will resume very soon, however delays will continue for the week of January 9th, 2023.

Alternative transportation options will continue, and all persons should continue to plan accordingly.

At the time of this news release, the Bus Charter will not be operational effective Monday January 9, 2023. Service will be available with DK’s Taxi during the following hours of operation:
Daily (Monday – Sunday) 6:00 am to 10:30 pm (Last TAXI leaving Walmart)

There will be a vehicle to pick up passengers along the Transit Route every 2 hours at minimum.

Please refer to the regular transit route schedule. Every effort will be made to adhere as closely as possible to the regular Transit Stop times, however delays are expected. Please plan accordingly.

Riders are encouraged to have a monthly transit pass or purchase transit tickets. Tickets can be purchased from:

• City Hall
• Temiskaming Shores Library
• Pinky's Variety
• Pool & Fitness Centre
• Findlay's Drug Store
• Smallman IDA Pharmacy
• White Mountain Publications

Cash fares will still be accepted, and each trip will be in accordance with the transit fares.
Every effort has been made to offer alternatives and we ask for your patience and understanding during this transition. All parties continue to strive for full service as soon as possible and updates will be posted ongoing as they become available.

Jeff Laferriere, Mayor
City of Temiskaming Shores