(Issued December 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg’s Public Works Division would like to advise citizens that, after a seven month trial period, operating hours for the WHEELS transit service have been reduced to suit the current demand.
After a seven month trial period, the Town of Cobourg received no bookings after 10 p.m. and only six bookings on Saturdays and five on Sundays after regular transit hours. Operating hours have been reduced to suit the demand. As of January 1, 2020 the WHEELS transit extended service hours will be from Monday to Friday from 7:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Riders are required to book an appointment a minimum of 24 hours in advance by calling Century Transportation at (905) 373-0582 during the following operating hours:
Holiday Hours – Cobourg Public Transit, including WHEELS:
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 — 6:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (ends at Northumberland Mall)
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 — NO SERVICE
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 — 6:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (ends at Northumberland Mal)
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 — NO SERVICE
Cobourg Transit and WHEELS will be available for the regular service schedule (6:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.) on Thursday, December 26 and Monday, December 30.
For more information on the Cobourg WHEELS transit program contact the Public Works Division by calling (905) 372-4555.