- Michael Kras
- 26 Feb 2024
Hamilton sees city-wide disruptions due to cybersecurity incident
Ongoing IT issues due to a cybersecurity incident are currently impacting the City of Hamilton and affecting city services related to phone, email, and internet. “At this time, experts are activ...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Nov 2023
HSR workers and City of Hamilton reach tentative agreement
It’s promising news as the City of Hamilton has announced they have reached a tentative agreement with Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) workers and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107. A re...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Nov 2023
No Hamilton bus service indefinitely as HSR workers strike
There is not yet a clear path forward as Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) operators commence a strike action, effectively suspending all local public transit until further notice. Members of the Amalga...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Nov 2023
HSR workers to begin strike on Thursday, all bus service suspended
Beginning Thursday, local public transportation in Hamilton will be suspended indefinitely due to Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) employees commencing strike action this Thursday. The Amalgamated ...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Oct 2023
Hamilton will end free HSR fare for disabled riders
People with disabilities who make use of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) transit system will no longer be able to access the bus for free. The City of Hamilton has announced a new ‘Fare Assist’ ...
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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...
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- 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...
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- 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 ...
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- 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...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Apr 2023
Hamilton just got its own network of e-scooters
Another public transportation option has landed in Hamilton in the form of compact e-scooters. As part of an Ontario pilot program to evaluate the integration of e-scooters into our transportation i...
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