
Regina’s city council approved receiving over $20 million to help purchase 26 electric buses. A total of $26,106,500 in funding from the federal government’s Permanent Public Transit Program – Zero Emissions Transit Fund will cover half of the costs of purchasing 26 electric buses and the first phase of transit fleet facility upgrades to accommodate […]
Across Canada, violence towards transit workers has been increasing, including in the City of Regina. Darcy Kluge, the President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 588, said they are aware of 10 incidents involving transit workers in 2023. Kluge said that improved safety and workers must be prioritized. “Things like increased enforcement, better education and working […]
The City of Regina and the Regina International Airport have partnered to add a new airport bus route to Regina Transit. The Regina Transit’s airport service Route 24 was launched and is designed to meet the needs of both employees at the airport and surrounding businesses and residents to and from the downtown core. Mayor […]
Transit workers across the country have seen an increase in violent attacks both towards them and on transit, a trend that concerns the union that represents the City of Regina’s transit workers. Darcy Kluge, the President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 588, said that transit should be safe for workers and passengers. “Our members are […]
The City of Regina is set to receive funding from the federal government to help electrify its fleet of buses. The City will receive $26.1 million from the federal government’s zero-emission transit fund to help upgrade the infrastructure at the City’s transit fleet maintenance facility on Winnipeg Street to accommodate electric buses. The funding will […]
After a local organization challenged Regina’s elected officials, several councillors accepted the challenge. The Regina Citizens Public Transit Coalition (RCPTC) issued the challenge last week, calling on elected leaders to use transit to get around the city for 48 hours. The purpose of the challenge was to familiarize city leadership with the “joys and woes” […]
People looking to take in the Grey Cup Festival this week can take advantage of free shuttle transportation. The free shuttles will run every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday. Come Grey Cup Sunday; shuttles will run every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then continuously […]
The City of Regina announced Monday afternoon that Regina Transit will now offer free fares for children ages 13 and younger and children that are in the 8th grade. The expansion comes along with the expansion of Regina transit into the east end’s Aurora Neighbourhood. “Regina Transit continuously analyzes ridership trends, population and customer requests […]
The City of Regina is expanding its transit route to the east Aurora area. The area, which includes Costco and Landmark Cinemas, will see the 50 Victoria Express route extending east down Victoria Avenue and ending in Aurora. The route will go from Lorne Street and Victoria Avenue to Aurora Boulevard and Anaquod Road, making […]