Orillia transit improvements drive up the price to ride

CTVNews.ca
January 4, 2019
Roger Klein

The city of Orillia has made improvements to their transit system, driving up the cost for riders.

As of January 2, transit users need to dig a little deeper in their pockets for an extra quarter as the fares increased from $2.25 to $2.50 per ride.

City officials say the increase was necessary after rolling out a long list of improvements to the service, including new routes, stops, and sensors on the buses that synchronize traffic signals with the bus movements. There is even a convenient app that allows riders to track buses.

“We have added six new fully accessible buses, so these tend to come at a cost,” said Wesley Cyr, Manager of Engineering.

When compared to other city services, Orillia’s bus fares are below the average. In Barrie, a bus ride is $3, and in York Region, it costs riders $4.

The city says even more improvements are on the way including a new bus terminal.