The City of Stratford will have a greener, more efficient, and user‑friendly transit system after a joint investment of more than $9.7 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
Funding will be used to replace buses to improve the reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance of the transit fleet. This includes replacing two existing conventional buses with 40‑foot hybrid buses, adding two additional 40‑foot hybrid‑electric buses, replacing two eight‑metre mobility buses, and adding a new 24‑foot mobility bus to the fleet.
Funding will also support major upgrades to transit facilities to help the city manage its current transit needs and future growth. Work includes expanding and modernizing a transit garage, expanding a bus storage facility by 10,000‑square‑feet, and replacing fuel tanks and a bus wash system with newer, more efficient equipment.
Additional funds will improve the customer service experience by making transit more reliable and accessible. This includes enhanced GPS systems on select buses, installing and upgrading twenty transit stops with shelters, and introducing a new mobile app to help all riders travel more independently and confidently.
