Public Transit

September 24, 2020: Masks Now Mandatory When Travelling on Public Transit

Public Notice: Masks Now Mandatory when Travelling on Public Transit

(Issued September 24, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. EST) – Effective immediately, wearing a non-medical mask or face covering will be mandatory when travelling on Town of Cobourg transit buses and at transit shelters to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19.

By wearing a non-medical mask or face coverings, passengers can help protect the health and safety of the drivers and other passengers while reducing the likelihood of unknowingly spreading the COVID-19 virus.

“The health and safety of our passengers and transit operators is our top priority,” said Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works. “We are continuing to ensure a safer commute by putting several safety measures in place including the recent installation of plexiglass barriers. By limiting transit use and wearing your face covering this will help our community continue to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

Those exempt from this recommendation may include:

• Children under the age of two years.
• Children under the age of 5 years (either chronologically or developmentally) who refuse to wear a face covering and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver.
• Any person unable to remove a mask without assistance.
• For any medical reason: a person who cannot safely wear a non-medical mask or face covering such as, but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties or difficulties in hearing or processing information.
• For any religious reason: a person cannot wear a non-medical mask or face covering or cannot cover the face in a manner that would properly control the source.

Cobourg Transit remains free for all passengers and will continue to board passengers through the rear doors. The Town of Cobourg thanks you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to protect our community.

July 13, 2020: Conventional Transit Route 2 will be running equivalent to Route 1 beginning Monday, July 13, 2020.

Conventional Transit Route 2 will be running equivalent to Route 1 beginning Monday, July 13, 2020.

Route 1 and Route 2 Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday - 7:15 am to 5:45 pm

Saturday - 8:45 am to 3:45 pm

Public Notice: Reduced Transit Hours to Further Protect Drivers and Riders

The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that as of Saturday, April 18, 2020 the hours of Conventional and WHEELS Transit buses will be reduced to further protect drivers and riders from being unnecessarily exposed to COVID-19. The reduced operational hours will also serve to discourage ridership for purposes other than essential work, medical appointments or trips to the pharmacy or grocery store.

Conventional Transit — Effective April 18th, the following reduced hours will be implemented:

• Route One will operate Monday to Friday from 7:15 a.m. until 5:45 p.m., Saturday from 8:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. and no service on Sunday.
• Route Two will operate Monday to Friday only during the peak times of 7:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:45 p.m., Saturday from 8:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. and no service on Sunday.

Public transit remains free of charge with rear door entry only. All riders must maintain a 2-metre distance from others, including the driver, and the eight passenger per bus limit remains in effect.

WHEELS Transit — Effective April 18th, the following reduced hours will be implemented:

• WHEELS Transit will operate Monday to Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and no service on Sunday.

Citizens who need to book an appointment with WHEELS Transit are required to call 24 to 48 hours in advance of travelling during the hours of Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (905) 373-0582.

Public Notice: Town Waves Public Transit and Makes Changes During COVID-19

The Town of Cobourg would like to inform citizens that effective tomorrow all public transit will be free until May 31st in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by reducing interaction with drivers, other transit commuters and the passing of change and tickets. 

The Town of Cobourg would like to remind citizens to only use public transit if absolutely necessary (medical appointments, groceries, pharmacy visits, etc.) as the entire community practices social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

If you must use public transit please keep in mind the following important preventative measures: 

• Limit of eight (8) people maximum per bus to allow for sufficient social distancing.
• Passengers must sit at least two (2) meters away from others, including the driver.
• Riders must have a destination drop-off within one (1) hour that is not the location they got on the bus.
• The windows on the bus will be kept open to promote air circulation.