The city’s transit bus line will be on hiatus for July and August.

 

This is due to Thompson’s interim contract with Maple Bus Lines expiring at the end of this month. The contract can’t be prolonged, as it was developed with a defined term with no option for an extension.

 

The city says the transit committee will continue meetings throughout the summer.

 

The committee has gotten input from the School District of Mystery Lake, as well as feedback from students from RD Parker Collegiate, including ridership throughout the day, and the most used bus stops and transfer points.

 

The committee has determined the overall budget for the transit service, and has provided the collected information to administration to prepare a number of options for the committee to consider prior to sending a request for proposal.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook says the committee has spent many days reviewing the city’s resources, understanding the needs of transit users, and reaching a certain degree of agreement among committee members.