Thompson Transit
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| Founded | 1970s |
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| Headquarters | 81 Berens Road |
| Service area | Thompson, Manitoba |
| Service type | Bus service |
| Routes | 2 |
| Stops | 70 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Operator | Grey Goose Bus Lines[1] |
| Website | Bus schedule |
Thompson Transit is the public transit agency in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. The City of Thompson contracts the bus services.
History
[edit]Before 1995
[edit]The operation was conducted under contract by Thompson Bus Lines.
1995-1998
[edit]The contract operator was switched to Grey Goose Bus Lines.
1998-2007
[edit]Grey Goose Bus Lines was purchased by Greyhound Canada.
2007-present
[edit]Grey Goose Bus Lines, a division of Greyhound Canada, was acquired by FirstGroup.[2]
Services
[edit]Weekday hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 6:10 pm with extended service on Friday to 9:10 pm. On Saturday hours of operation are from 11:00 am to 6:10 pm, with no Sunday service.[3]
Thompson Transit operates two bus routes, which meet up at The Plaza Mall and Southwood as transfer points.
Routes
[edit]| Route Name | Route Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwood | This route operates the East side of Thompson | Major stops on this route; Plaza Shopping Centre (Transfer Point), City Centre Mall, Eastwood School, Princeton Towers, Highland Tower, Thompson General Hospital, Southwood (Transfer Point) and Wal-Mart. |
| Westwood | This route operates the West side of Thompson | Major stops on this route; Plaza Shopping Centre (Transfer Point), Burntwood School, Norplex Pool, Southwood (Transfer Point) and R. D. Parker Collegiate. |
News
[edit]- On November 18, 2008, The installation of new bus shelters.[4]
- Council passes a resolution for the purchase of 2 New D35LFR Transit Buses from NewFlyer with City of Brandon order. As well revise current Transit routes for a more feasible bus service.[5]
- City Approves the purchase of two new Transit buses from New Flyer at a cost of $845,136.[6]
- On September 13, 2010, City Council approved new contract with Greyhound, the total cost to the city will be $1,364,393 over five years.[7]
Transit shelter locations
[edit]| Stop Name | Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School | Westwood | Wekusko Street @ Arctic Drive - East Bound |
| R.D. Parker Collegiate | Westwood | Thompson Drive North - East Bound |
| Wolf | Westwood | Thompson Drive South @ Wolf Street - West Bound |
| Southwood (Transfer Point) | Eastwood & Westwood | Maple Street @ Thompson Drive South - North Bound |
| Princeton Towers | Eastwood | Princeton Drive - South Bound |
| Waterloo | Eastwood | Waterloo Avenue - East Bound |
Facilities
[edit]Grey Goose Bus Lines Bus Depot @ 81 Berens Road.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Local Public Transportation". City of Thompson. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
Thompson's public transit service is provided by Grey Goose Bus Lines
- ^ "FirstGroup buys Greyhound buses". 9 February 2007.
- ^ "Grey Goose Bus Lines, Thompson Transit - Bus Schedule" (PDF). Thompson.ca. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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