By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Interurban Rail and Bus , Urban Transit
A modern and effective rail network for both freight and people, coupled with reliable public transit that empowers all Canadians to travel and access opportunities are vital to strengthening Canada’s economy and resilience in a changing world. The Government of Canada is expected to release its next budget in the fall, and the recommendations in […]
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By Transport Action | Interurban Rail and Bus
If you take any urban public transit service in Canada, the fare you see is the fare you pay. No sales tax is applied to it, which is what we expect for basic services and commodities. The same applies to regional rail and bus including GO Transit, Exo, or West Coast Express. In our submission […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Interurban Rail and Bus
The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities presented a report entitled Improving Bus Connectivity in Canada to the House of Commons on May 30, 2023. This report arises from widespread concern from politicians of all parties and every region of Canada about the state of the intercity bus network across Canada. Bus travel across […]
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By Harry Gow | Interurban Rail and Bus
Transport Action Canada’s recent AGM featured a presentation by the former British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Ms. Claire Trevena. In the discussion that followed the question of using school buses to augment the options available to rural public transit users was raised. It was clear that this option had not so far been tried in […]
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