public transit

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
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
01 Jul 2020

SoBi bicycles have officially been reactivated for use

Cyclists, rejoice! After Hamilton’s bike share service suffered a near-death experience and was revived by last-minute fundraising efforts, SoBi bicycles have now officially been reactivated and are...

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
24 Jun 2020

An e-scooter service might be coming to Hamilton

An e-scooter sharing service that recently partnered with Uber and has multiple service spots set up in the United States and internationally is looking to set up shop in Canada; and it’s setting it...

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...

Michael Kras
10 Jun 2020

HSR is making face masks mandatory on all city buses

If you’re planning to ride Hamilton’s public transit in the next few weeks, make sure you have a face mask on you: the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is set to begin enforcing the wearing of non-me...