- 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...
Read More
- 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...
Read More
- 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 ...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 27 Jan 2021
Hamilton is testing an on-demand bus service in Waterdown
Ever wish you could make an HSR bus appear to pick you up any time you needed it, rather than waiting for it to turn up at its regularly scheduled times? Well, the idea might not be too far-fetched; i...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 22 Dec 2020
HSR will not be offering free transit on New Year’s Eve this year
The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has announced that they will be doing things differently this year by not offering free transit service on New Year’s Eve. Though the HSR traditionally offers free ...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 26 Oct 2020
HSR is ending sales of paper bus tickets and passes this week
As the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) gradually moves its way into a primarily paperless system of fare payment, the sale of paper bus tickets and passes is set to stop at the end of October. As of Oct...
Read More
- 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, ...
Read More
- 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...
Read More
- 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...
Read More
- 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...
Read More