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Michael Kras
21 Aug 2023

Hamilton bus fare sees increase for 2023

Riders of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) are about to pay a bit more for their buses. That’s because the City of Hamilton has announced a fare increase on HSR transit vehicles for 2023 for both...

Michael Kras
19 May 2023

Hamilton begins public consultation on redesigned HSR transit network

The City of Hamilton has released detailed plans for a redesigned Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus route network and is seeking public input on the proposal. The conceptual designs – which al...

Michael Kras
16 May 2023

Hamilton considers new Fare Assist program to address transit affordability

Hamilton is seeing public feedback on a potential Fare Assist program that could see fare for Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) transit reduced for eligible residents. The program – which is proposed ...

Michael Kras
21 Apr 2023

Hamilton proposes brand new citywide HSR route plan

Hamilton had unveiled a proposed overhaul of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) route network: the first major redesign in more than a century. The redesigned network was presented by the city’s Pu...

Michael Kras
29 Mar 2023

GO Transit launches direct service between Hamilton and Waterloo

GO Transit is making it easier to travel between Hamilton and Waterloo. The transit agency is adding a direct bus service between the two cities, which is expected to reduce current travel times bet...

Michael Kras
26 Jan 2023

Hamilton city bus riders can now tap credit card to pay fare

Riders on Hamilton’s public transit system are now able to tap their credit card on a PRESTO card-reading device to pay their fare. In a move by the Ontario government that officially went into ef...

Michael Kras
29 Dec 2022

Hamilton city buses, GO Transit will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve

Hamilton is bringing back its annual initiative to help locals get home safely after partying it up on New Year’s Eve. On Saturday, December 31st, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) will be off...

Michael Kras
11 Nov 2022

GO Transit workers reach tentative deal with Metrolinx

After a week-long strike action that saw all GO Bus service suspended, unionized GO Transit workers have reached a tentative deal with transit agency Metrolinx. The deal still needs to be reviewed by ...

Michael Kras
22 Aug 2022

Here are the HSR bus service changes happening this year

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is making multiple key changes to its operations this fall. With the launch of the new fall schedule for 2022, the HSR is hoping to improve transit connectivity in Ha...

Michael Kras
11 Aug 2022

GO Transit workers may go on strike if deal isn’t reached

GO train and bus service in Hamilton and beyond could be significantly impacted soon. That’s because 93 per cent of GO Transit workers have voted to approve a strike if transit agency Metrolinx cont...