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10 months

We’re keeping the Pride bus on the road for another month, in response to the recent hate-motivated attack at @UWaterloo . When events like this occur, it’s a painful reminder that progress isn’t linear, and that hate and violence still exist in our community. 1/5

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2 years

Some-bunny has been busy today! We know you carrot lot, so while #lostbunny waits to be found, we've burrowed it...we may need to consider a starting celery. Hare's hopping fur a reunion soon.

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2 years

A customer spotted this lost bunny from a passing bus and worried that it’s very important to someone. The bunny has been rescued from the shelter at Belmont and Highland, and is safe at lost and found. Please share to help us reunite the #lostbunny with its owner!

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2 years

Sorry, this bus is now out of service indefinitely.

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5 years

ION light rail starts June 21, 2019! Ride for free, system-wide, for eleven days from opening day to Canada Day. Plus a $10 discount for June passes!

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8 months

We set a new ridership record last week: 150,000 boardings each day from Tuesday-Friday. The previous record was 110,000 boardings per day! Our bus garages were completely empty last week as every available bus was out on the road. (1/3)

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2 years

Everybunny is all ears for #lostbunny updates! It hasn’t been claimed yet, but don’t worry, it’s hoppy at GRT fur now. We’re hoptimistic bunny will find its fur-ever home, and will have some hare-raising tails to tell!

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Grand River Transit

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1 year

All GRT bus service, incl MobilityPLUS, resumes Thursday, May 11. No fares will be collected on transit from May 11 to end of service on Victoria Day, May 22. Customers who purchased a May monthly pass before May 8 will get a June pass. Full details:

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

Connecting ION to apple fritters! The new Market Trail runs from Northfield Station to Farmer’s Market Road. The trail is fully lit and will be maintained all winter. Opening celebration is tomorrow, Aug. 18 at 9:30 am, at the Farmer’s Market end of the trail! #BikeWR

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11 months

The difference a decade makes! ION light rail service launched on this day in 2019. It has transformed not only how we get around, but also the shape of our region. This is King Street at Moore Avenue, looking toward downtown Kitchener, in 2013 and today. #wrlrt #wrawesome

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

GRT service will be free effective immediately, until May 31, 2020. This includes buses, ION light rail and MobilityPLUS. If you have an April monthly pass, you will automatically receive a monthly pass when free service ends. Details:

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Grand River Transit

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3 years

The first vaccine bus has hit the road! We’re incredibly proud of all the work that went into getting the bus ready to roll. The second bus is being being prepped now! The vaccine buses will help bring vaccines to under-served areas in priority neighbourhoods.

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1 year

Some folks were asking for an update on our #lostbunny . We’ve adopted him as our mascot and he’s happy here at GRT! He’s even got his own little safety vest! 🐰🦺

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Grand River Transit

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2 months

It’s easy to stay safe around ION trains: treat them like geese! #wrlrt #waterlooregion

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1 year

We’re excited that 29 new hybrid buses are rolling out on the streets of Waterloo Region this spring! You’ll be able to spot them by the blue/green decal along the roof. They’re replacing 29 buses from 2007-08 that are being retired, including 6 hybrids and 23 diesel-only buses.

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

Happy ION anniversary! Three years ago today, ION light rail service launched. Did you ride the train on the opening day?

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Grand River Transit

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8 months

Hey students! 👋 Welcome to Waterloo Region! Here's a few things we thought you should know. 🧵 First: they're called Canada geese, not Canadian geese. Don't approach them. They seem chill, right up until they decide to hunt pedestrians.

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11 months

Unveiling our 2023 Pride bus! The bus will be on the streets of Waterloo Region starting today. Come Pride With Us! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍 #pride #wrawesome

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Grand River Transit

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5 years

Launch day!

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Grand River Transit

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5 years

These two ladies came today to ride ION today. They also rode the first subway in Toronto (and Canada) in March 1954!

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

Say hello to Ryder! That's the name you picked for #lostbunny in our poll. We'd still love to find his original family, but Ryder will have a home at GRT for as long as he needs it!

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3 months

And there it is! The first of 11 electric buses we’ll be adding to our fleet in 2024. The bus will head out on the road for testing next week, then start picking up passengers later in February. You’ll see it first on Routes 6 and 21. 🚍 🔋

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2 years

We’re still hoping to find #lostbunny ’s family, but for now, it will have a home at GRT! We’ve got the ad-hop-tion papers all ready, but we’re not sure what name to put on them! What do you think bunny’s name should be? (And no, we're not calling it Bunny McBunface!) 🐰

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9 months

Check out this adorable crocheted bus, made by the mother of one of our employees! The bicycle even comes out of the bike rack! 🧶🚌😍

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2 years

Here’s a sneak peek at one of our 4 new mid-sized buses! They’re 9 metres long and have 24 seats (vs 12m and ~35 seats on a regular bus). They’ll be used on routes with tighter turns and where they’re more suited to ridership levels, starting with Route 27 this spring.

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

All buses and ION light rail are free this weekend! Why not head to one of the farmers' markets, go skating in @uptownwaterloo or @CityKitchener City Hall, do some shopping or head to one of the Oscar parties at @theApolloCinema or @princesscinemas ?

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

All buses, MobilityPLUS & trains are running as of Sat., Feb. 1. Apply for a 50% refund on your January monthly pass. FREE weekend service during the month of Feb. up to & incl. Feb. 29. Free service on Family Day., Mon., Feb. 17. Details:

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

#GRTAlert We are opening the roof hatches on all buses for increased ventilation and air flow. Please dress warmly, wear a mask and stay home if you're not feeling well.

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2 years

This little bus stop is kind of a big deal; it’s the first shared cycle track stop in Waterloo Region! This new stop at King and University fills a gap in the protected bike lane along King Street and protects cyclists and transit riders from right-turning traffic. #bikeWR

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2 years

Happy Pride! We’re thrilled to unveil our special Pride bus wrap. The Pride bus will be heading out on different routes across the Region of Waterloo during the month of June! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

Effective July 13, masks are mandatory on all GRT vehicles, inside bus shelters and on station platforms. Exceptions for: children under 5, people with medical conditions that prohibit masks, and people who cannot remove a mask without assistance.

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Grand River Transit

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3 years

We’re providing free shuttle service to the Bingemans vaccination clinic that starts tomorrow, July 8! Shuttles will run every 20 minutes, leaving Central Station on the hour, XX:20 and XX:40. Shuttle schedules have been added to trip planning tools.

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Grand River Transit

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5 years

What a beautiful day to launch a new light rail system! #wrlrt

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7 months

We had our busiest month ever in September: 3.8 million boardings, and 2.9 million trips! Ridership in September was 43% higher than the average month in 2023, and 33% higher than September 2019. 1/3

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1 year

All buses are back in service today! No fares are being collected on buses, MobilityPLUS or ION trains until the end of service on May 22. No need to tap your card on fareboxes or platform card readers. More info about free service and refunds:

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Grand River Transit

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3 months

First day picking up customers with the electric bus! #wrawesome

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1 year

We welcome butts of all shapes and sizes on transit, except for the cigarette variety. 🚭 Don’t be a butt-head! Keep our vehicles, shelters and platforms smoke-free. #TransitEtiquette

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Grand River Transit

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7 months

We are excited to share @ConestogaC students have voted to be a part of GRT’s U-Pass program. 93 per cent of voters in the student-led referendum were in favour of a U-Pass, and the program will start Sept. 1, 2024, if ratified by @RegionWaterloo council.

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

We’ve implemented free service. We’re asking that you only ride if it’s essential – for groceries, medical appointments, or to get to an essential job. Help us #StopTheSpread

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6 years

Past and future in one shot. @rideIONrt @RegionWaterloo #wrLRT

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Grand River Transit

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1 year

We’re making service adjustments in 2023 to better meet the needs of the community and build a better transit network. The plan, approved during the budget process, includes new weekend service, extra service on crowded routes and restoring late night service on some routes. 1/3

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4 years

We’ve got you covered! We’re handing out masks at a number of locations today. Check out for a list of locations and times.

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4 years

Beginning March 19 until at least April 5, customers should board and exit through the rear doors of the bus. Only customers with mobility devices are permitted to board through the front doors. You do not need to tap your fare card on the farebox.

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1 year

Wilfrid Laurier students have voted in favour of keeping the Universal Transit Pass program in place until at least 2025. We’re thrilled at the strong show of support for the U-Pass; 75% of graduate students and 88% of undergraduate students supported continuing the program!

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

Use the Force. (Or just wave your hand in front of the door) May the Fourth be with you! You'll want to turn the sound up for this one. Special thanks to @jediguy770 ! #MaytheFourth

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2 years

Some colour for a grey day. 🚊🧡

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2 years

There’s a new bus lane and bus priority signal at King and Victoria streets in Kitchener. Buses will start using it next Monday, Dec. 13. Here’s how it works:

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

Tulip time 🧡💙

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3 years

Happy Hallowe'en! Do you like our jack o'lan-train? 🎃 #wrlrt

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

We will continue to run buses, trains and MobilityPLUS. We’re asking that you ride them for essential trips only. Help protect the people who keep us fed, safe, healthy and mobile. #FlattenTheCurve

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2 years

The first of 4 new 2022 hybrid buses hits the road tomorrow! The only difference you’ll spot is the battery case on the roof, until our new decals are added. We’re switching to hybrid & electric buses as our diesel buses are replaced, reducing our greenhouse gas emissions!

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

We’re handing out reusable masks this morning with @Redman4Region ! See the list of times and places you can get your free mask at

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1 year

Don’t be a goose! Keep any phone calls short and keep the volume down. #TransitEtiquette

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Grand River Transit

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5 months

Do you remember our little #lostbunny Ryder? He’s been playing in the bus wash, and something magical happened… You’ll want the sound up for this one 🔊 #kwawesome #WatReg

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Grand River Transit

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5 years

It's a new era for transit in Waterloo Region! Today buses change to connect to ION light rail. Buses will not be going into Charles Terminal; connections will happen at ION stations in downtown Kitchener. Staff are on hand to help.

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Grand River Transit

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2 years

A right turn is the wrong turn when a train is coming. #RailSafetyWeek is Sept. 19-25, and this year we're focusing on unsafe right turns around trains. Remember to always follow signs and signals. #wrlrt

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Grand River Transit

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3 years

The ‘Every Dose Counts’ weekend is underway at Bingemans! We’re providing free shuttle service from Central Station every 20 minutes: Walk-ins are now accepted for first OR second doses from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

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2 years

The seasons are changing and so are ION doors! With the cold weather approaching, ION doors will no longer open automatically starting Nov. 1. Wait for the lights to turn green, then press the button on the door.

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Grand River Transit

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1 year

Beginning, Monday, May 1, Grand River Transit buses will not run due to a strike. Customer Service Centres will be closed. ION trains will continue to operate. Visit for more information.

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4 years

GRT is going electric! Regional Council has approved the purchase of 6 electric buses in 2022 and 5 more in 2023. Learn more about electric buses and how we're piloting them on our routes: Photo of one of TTC's all-electric buses courtesy of TTC.

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

Masks are required on all GRT vehicles, inside shelters and at stations. And remember - your face covering needs to fully cover your ✅ Nose ✅ Mouth ✅ Chin

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5 years

Today is the last day GRT buses will use Charles Street Terminal. Tomorrow bus connections will happen at ION stations in downtown Kitchener. Out-of-town buses will continue to use the terminal.

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1 year

GO Train riders! You can now use your EasyGO fare card to travel free on GRT to and from the Kitchener Train Stn. Tap your card when you board a GRT bus or ION train, then tap again at the station to get a rebate on your GRT fare. Details & enrol: 1/2

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3 years

May the 4th be with you! #MillenIONFalcon #StarsWarsDay

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1 year

⚠️ The union representing some GRT staff, including bus operators, will be in a strike position on May 1. During a strike, buses will not operate, but ION trains will run. Plan ahead at .

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2 years

Our order has been submitted! We’ve ordered our first six electric buses from @novabus , with delivery expected next year! Five more buses will follow in 2024. These buses will be part of a two-year pilot project. 🔋🍃🚍 Learn more:

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4 years

We've got you covered! We'll be handing out these reusable masks starting Monday morning. See the list of times and locations:

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Grand River Transit

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3 years

Rain or shine, it's a beautiful day for a vaccine! Shuttle buses are running from Central Station to the Bingemans vaccination clinic every 20 minutes today, tomorrow and through the weekend. Shuttle info: Book your vaccine:

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6 months

❄️⚠️We’re implementing a new severe weather plan this winter. During heavy snowfall or icy conditions, we may declare a severe weather event. When this happens, some bus routes will go on detour and some stops will be closed. (1/3)

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Grand River Transit

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5 years

GRT buses are going to start using the new bus U-turn signal on Courtland Ave. Here's what it looks like:

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11 months

We’ll be at @TriPrideFest on Saturday! Come take a selfie with the Pride bus and grab a free pair of sunglasses and some rainbow bus and train tattoos! Plus we’ll be selling Pride T-shirts for $15 + tax, with proceeds going to @Our_Spectrum ! Debit/credit only. #PrideMonth

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Grand River Transit

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5 years

Today's the big day! GRT routes are changing to connect to ION. Make sure you plan your trip before you leave!

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4 years

For the health and safety of our operators and customers, spread out when you’re on the bus or train. And please give our operators space! Stay behind the new yellow line we’ve added on the floor. #socialdistancing #flattenthecurve

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4 months

Sunny, but so cold!

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1 year

Reminder that no fares are being collected on transit until the end of service on Victoria Day Monday! Take the bus or train to the farmers' market, a patio, shopping or the park, and don’t pay a fare all weekend! Regular fare collection resumes May 23.

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5 years

Here's how to pay your fare on ION light rail, starting July 2:

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7 months

Introducing a future movie star! 🎥 We recently donated this 1978 bus to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation. They’ll transfer it to Orion Picture Bus, which will restore it and add the bus to its fleet for use in film shoots. 1/2

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Grand River Transit

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3 years

Have you seen the new drawings of the future Transit Hub at King and Victoria? It will connect ION, GRT buses, VIA and GO. Check out all the drawings, fill out the survey and register for the virtual public meeting on Dec. 3 to learn more!

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Grand River Transit

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4 years

For the safety of operators and customers, we are installing temporary barriers on all conventional buses in preparation for fare collection and front door boarding starting June 1. You’ll start seeing barriers on buses this week as we roll them out across our fleet.

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4 years

Let's protect each other. Wear a mask or face covering when you ride the bus or train. #FaceMaskFriday

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3 years

Some good news for your Friday! Construction is progressing well on the new Market Trail. When it's complete, the new multi-use trail will connect Northfield Station to St. Jacobs Market and surrounding businesses. #BikeWR

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2 years

Today we’re celebrating Transit Team Appreciation Day! Bus operators like Yadwinder are the face of our transit system and keep our network running. Today is a great day to say #ThanksTransit !

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5 years

Hey cyclists! Fare inspectors on ION are handing out these bike straps. Grab one to secure your brakes during your trip. They also work as pant straps while you're riding!

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3 years

When @FlyYKF challenges you to a sign war... 😆 #SignWars

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5 years

Congratulations to @TravelWiseWR , which was just recognized internationally! TravelWise won the Outstanding Transportation Management Association award from the Association of Commuter Transportation. TravelWise works with local employers to support sustainable transportation

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10 months

This year’s Pride bus design is a celebration of different sexualities and gender identities. It’s our hope that all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community see themselves reflected in the Pride bus and know that we welcome, celebrate and support them. 3/5

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10 months

The Pride bus will continue to operate on different routes across Waterloo Region, as a visible symbol of our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. 4/5

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Grand River Transit

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5 months

This winter, we’re improving our snow clearing at bus stops. Bus stops will now be cleared within 48 hours, instead of 72 hours. Snow clearing starts 24 hours after a snow event, to allow time for roads to be cleared first. Our contractors clear more than 2,500 stops. (1/2)

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10 months

That’s when it becomes even more important to stand up, to speak out, and to make sure the members of our community who are affected know that we stand with them. 2/5

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10 months

Even if your feet are Plastic Perfectly formed & Permanently ready to step into heels… 👠 Please keep them off the seat. #TransitEtiquette #BarbieMovie

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5 years

Enter the ION Golden Ride contest for a chance to ride the very first ION train! You could also win $500 in stored value to ride GRT. Go to to enter!

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1 year

Here's something to brighten your Monday morning... This is Truman! He’s a Very Good Boy who’s training to be a service dog. Right now he’s living with one of our employees and coming to work at GRT a few days a week. #DogsWithJobs

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10 months

We will also continue to sell Pride T-shirts at customer service locations, with all proceeds going to support @our_Spectrum . 🌈🚌❤️ 5/5

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3 years

Happy Groundhog Day! Train 509 saw its shadow just after 8 this morning, which means 6 more weeks of winter in @RegionWaterloo ! #groundhogday2021 #wrawesome

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4 years

Uptown Waterloo lit up in pink and red to thank all front line workers. You can help thank them by staying safe at home and going out for essential trips only! #StopTheSpread

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6 years

Our brand new ION bus is at @RegionWaterloo headquarters this afternoon! Stop by for a sneak peek until ~2pm!

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5 years

New schedules are up! PDF schedules have been posted for ION light rail and all bus routes that are changing on June 24, 2019:

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2 years

Join us on Thursday, July 14, for the grand opening of the Northfield Drive Maintenance Facility! Opening ceremony at 1pm, followed by an opportunity to tour the new building and check out the electric and articulated buses on site!