On Friday, the City of Thompson formally announced two new transit buses have hit the streets.

In a press release, the city states the 20-passenger Spirit of Mobility buses are more proportional to their transit ridership than the previous full-sized buses, and residents with reduced mobility have it as an option for accessing services in and around the City of Thompson.

The new buses also have GPS systems which will help city planners assess the efficiency of existing transit routes. It will also allow residents to track buses in the city in real-time in the future.

Mayor Colleen Smook says improvements to the city’s transit system have been a long time coming, and that transit that works well is an important part of an accessible and inclusive community.