- Michael Kras
- 09 Jun 2022
Hamilton’s free Waterfront Shuttle is back for 2022
The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has confirmed that its free Waterfront Shuttle will be returning for 2022. The shuttle, which operates on a bus designed to look like a replica trolley, offers free s...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 May 2022
Hamilton youth can ride the HSR for half price this summer
Hamilton youth between the ages of 13 and 19 who use PRESTO Cards to ride local transit will be able to ride for half price through the summer. The city has launched this initiative, which will run fr...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Apr 2022
Hamilton’s MacNab Transit Terminal is getting a name change
MacNab Transit Terminal – Hamilton’s central hub for local HSR bus transit – is about to see a name change. The terminal at 1 MacNab South between Main and King will change its name to Frank Coo...
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- Michael Kras
- 23 Feb 2022
Hamilton youth ages 6-12 can get a free PRESTO card through the library
Hamilton residents ages 6-12 are currently able to ride on the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) free of charge; and their free PRESTO Cards can now be accessed through the Hamilton Public Library (HPL). ...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Jan 2022
HSR launches modified winter schedule amid COVID-19 surge
The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) will be moving to a modified winter schedule beginning on January 23rd. According to a release, this modified schedule will see numerous regular HSR routes reduced to...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Nov 2021
HSR buses are now free for children ages 6-12 until April 2023
Are you a Hamilton resident between the ages of 6 and 12? If so, you’re probably not reading this; but an adult in your life almost certainly is, so they’ll be able to pass on the news that you ge...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Sep 2021
GO Transit adds new buses with seatbelts for passengers
Planning to jump on a GO Transit bus sometime in the near future? Well, buckle up. No, literally, you may have to buckle up. That’s because the transit agency has announced they will launching dozen...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 May 2021
Greyhound is permanently shutting down all bus service in Canada
It’s a sad day for Canada’s commuters, as Greyhound has announced that they will be ending all bus service in the country permanently. The announcement on Wednesday shook up countless Canadian cit...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Apr 2021
Hamilton tests new ‘simple seating’ at bus stops
The City of Hamilton is testing a new form of ‘simple seating’ for use by riders waiting at Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus stops. The economical, minimalistic design features two small seats at...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Mar 2021
Hamilton launches first carbon-negative bus in Ontario
In an effort to make transportation more efficient and sustainable in the fight against climate change, the City of Hamilton has partnered with Enbridge Gas to launch Ontario’s first-ever renewable ...
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