OPINION: Free transit is a worthy experiment
“Power down the ticket machines and find the fare checkers new jobs,” writes Patrick Spencer.
Tag: Ion
So what exactly is going on with Waterloo Region’s light rail transit?
When construction of the Ion system began, the completion date was mid-2017. Amid cost overruns, the system now won’t start carrying passengers until next spring — at the earliest.
Montreal train deal won’t save Bombardier workers from layoffs
An executive says the company will deploy “all necessary resources to meet the milestones” related to Waterloo Region’s Ion light rail system.
Opinion: Despite lower risks, transit options need focus on safety
As we modernize public transit in Waterloo Region, let’s not get complacent about the need for keep riders safe, writes Jeff Halcrow.
Students divided over U-Pass referendum, despite official results
Many students living beyond the reach of Waterloo’s bus and LRT systems say they’ll be stuck with paying the cost of other students’ commutes. Meanwhile, the student association’s president isn’t commenting.
