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Michael Kras
15 Sep 2020

HSR bus driver tests positive for COVID-19

A transit operator working for the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from the city. The employee, who last worked on Route #5 Delaware on Tuesday, ...

Michael Kras
08 Sep 2020

HSR launches new mobile app for trip planning on public transit

Getting around it about to become a bit easier for Hamilton’s public transit users, as the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has launched a brand new mobile app to help streamline trip planning with Ham...

Michael Kras
03 Sep 2020

HSR introduces new PRESTO e-tickets as buses go paperless

As the city moves towards paperless fare payment on local public transit, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is one of the first transit systems to introduce a brand new fare option using PRESTO’s ne...

Michael Kras
21 Aug 2020

HSR will be lifting most seating restrictions in September amid COVID-19

After months of various health & safety measures in place on Hamilton’s public transit amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) will be increasing some schedules and lifting...

Craig Clark
08 Aug 2020

Burlington transit to start collecting fare again on September 1st

The free ride on Burlington city buses is coming to an end. Starting September 1st, Burlington Transit will be collecting fares on all buses again. This comes after months of local transit being free ...

Michael Kras
31 Jul 2020

This ice cream truck made from an HSR bus is making the rounds in Hamilton

With an abundance of balmy days in the forecast for Hamilton this summer, a magical hot pink HSR bus has been making a series of appearances all around town and dishing out one of the best hot weather...

Michael Kras
22 Jul 2020

HSR is ending all paper tickets and bus passes, switching exclusively to Presto

Local transit riders should be prepared to ‘go green’ later this year, as the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has announced that they will be scrapping all paper tickets and printed bus passes in fa...

Michael Kras
21 Jul 2020

GO Transit is making masks mandatory on all trains and buses

As parts of the province continue to reopen and Ontarians begin to emerge from their houses and travel around once again, Metrolinx has announced that they are making masks or face coverings mandatory...

Michael Kras
27 Jun 2020

HSR buses will resume fare collection next week

As some COVID-19 restrictions begin to soften in Hamilton and local services adjust to the current circumstances, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is set to make some changes; including resuming fare...

Michael Kras
22 Jun 2020

HSR is requiring face masks on buses starting today

Heads up, Hamilton public transit users: starting today officially, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is mandating the wearing of face masks or coverings for all passengers on city buses. This follows...