After months of reduced bus routes due to the pandemic, the City of Regina is resuming full-service this weekend. The city says transit is one of the most convenient ways to get around the city and they wanted to be fully back in business for the school year. Enhanced cleaning will continue, and the city […]
Regina Police will be out in full force at Mosaic Stadium Friday. Spokesperson Les Parker says they are sticking with their plan from the previous two seasons in 2018 and ’19. “We basically blow the dust off the old plan from 2019 and still remember all the different details,” Parker said. “Beginning in the afternoon, […]
With provincial COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Regina Transit offering a special promotion for people to start riding the bus again. Between July 16th and August 13th, riders who buy a 31-day pass will receive a second one for free. More information can be found on Regina Transit’s website.
The city of Regina has added two new articulating buses to its transit fleet this month. At 60 feet, articulating buses are 20 feet longer than regular buses and bend in the middle to assist when making turns. They are commonly referred to as “stretch buses” or “accordion buses” since they have a pivoting joint […]
Police say a person suffered minor injuries after being hit by a Regina Transit bus Monday night. Around 9:00 p.m. officers were called to the scene at Parliament Avenue and Rae Street. Investigation determined the bus was southbound on Rae Street and was making an eastbound turn onto Parliament Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing Parliament […]
The Union representing Regina Transit drivers says they are happy to see that the city will be installing safety barriers on all its buses. President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 588, Kevin Lucier says these barriers will go a long way to ensuring drivers are protected from a variety of issues, including COVID-19. “Obviously, a […]
The City of Regina has put forward legislation that would see safety barriers become permanent on Regina Transit buses. The move comes after concerns were brought forward by the Transit Union about protecting drivers from physical harm, as well as COVID-19. Mayor Sandra Masters says Regina is joining other jurisdictions in installing the barriers. “Most […]
Saturday night, just after 10:00 pm, Regina Police responded to a collision between a Regina Transit bus and a pedestrian at 12th Avenue and Lorne Street. Initial investigation determined the bus was heading east on 12th Avenue, turning northbound on Lorne Street. The pedestrian was crossing Lorne Street at 12th Avenue when they were struck […]
Those living in Westerra will have a direct transit route starting February 1. The city says the Dieppe-Route 1 schedule will be extended into the subdivision during peak hours which are 6-9 a.m and 3 to 6 p.m There are currently three bus stops in Westerra and as population continues to grow, Transit will monitor […]
Due to an increase in ridership, Regina Transit is again making changes to their service schedules. Transit will reintroduce hours and routes to 85 percent of regular service while still following the guidelines outlined by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Starting Monday November 9th, Route 50 Victoria Express will resume regular weekday service. Saturday service will […]
