Pictou County Transit
Pictou County Transit is a Canadian public transport system comprising one bus route in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, which serves the towns of New Glasgow and Stellarton.
History
[edit]In early 2020, the provincial government announced an investment of $200,000 toward the establishment of a three-year public transit pilot project serving Stellarton and New Glasgow.[1]
The service launched on 17 May 2021.[2]
The bus route was adjusted in September 2022.[3]
In February 2023, joint government funding of $593,931 was announced for the purchase of two additional buses and the creation of five new bus stops.[4]
In July 2023, Pictou County Transit was approved for additional provincial funding through the Community Transportation Assistance Program.[5]
As of January 2024, Pictou County Transit is aiming to expand their service to the outlying communities of Trenton, Westville and Pictou Landing First Nation in Spring 2024[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Transit Service Coming to New Glasgow and Stellarton". Nova Scotia Government. 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Pictou County Transit has Launched!". Town of Stellarton. 17 May 2021.
- ^ Burns, Ray (31 August 2022). "Pictou County Transit upgrades route system". SaltWire Network.
- ^ "Pictou County residents to benefit from improved public transit infrastructure". Infrastructure Canada. 11 February 2023.
- ^ Boudrot, Jake (2023-07-06). "CHAD Transit, Pictou County Transit buying new vehicles with provincial funding". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Capobianco, Angela. "Pictou County Transit aiming to begin expanded service in spring 2024 | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.