The second service of the Grey Transit Route (GTR) will begin operating between Owen Sound and The Town of the Blue Mountains Wednesday (Sept 23).
Grey County says the service will offer several rides a day with multiple stops along Highway 26. It will run Wednesday through Sunday.
The County says this aligns with the needs of workers in the hospitality and tourism industry and adds, there will also be stops at the Owen Sound Regional Hospital and Georgian College.
GTR will operate four routes in total starting this fall. Service on Highway 10 between Owen Sound and Orangeville began on September 14.
The County says, on September 29th, the route on Highway 6 between Owen Sound and Wiarton will begin, running three days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Service along Grey Road 4 between Flesherton and Walkerton begins on October 5, running Mondays and Fridays.
Service along all routes will be free until October 31, but seats need to be booked in advance. Schedule details can be found at grey.ca/gtr.
Meanwhile, Grey County is working with Driverseat Owen Sound to provide ten passenger vehicles for the GTR service.
Fares for GTR on the Highway 10 (Owen Sound to Orangeville), Highway 26 (Owen Sound to Town of the Blue Mountains) and Grey Road 4 (Flesherton to Walkerton) route are $5.00 for adults, $4.50 for seniors 55+ and students ages 6-17. Children under 5 years of age ride for free.
Fares for the GTR on Highway 6 (Owen Sound to Wiarton) route are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for seniors 55+ and students ages -17. Children under 5 years of age ride for free.
As a COVID-19 precaution, riders are required to wear face coverings at all times.
Grey County has received $1,850,000 under the Ontario Community Transportation Program.
The County says funding will support local and intercommunity transportation projects and will also support transportation services to help youth access the Launch Pad youth activity centre in Hanover.
