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Halifax Transit is a Canadian public transport service operating buses and ferries in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Founded as Metro Transit in March 1981, the agency runs two ferry routes, 66 conventional bus routes (including corridor, local, and express services), three regional express routes (called MetroX), and three rural routes.
The MetroX service began on August 31, 2009. MetroX was developed designed with the weekday commuter in mind. When fully rolled out MetroX will bring express transit to Park & Ride lots along 100-series highways within HRM, along the three 100-series highways that lead into the Halifax Regional Municipality; those highways being Highway 102, Highway 103 and Highway 107.
Calgary, Alberta – Free C-Train light rail transit within the downtown core (the "7th Avenue Free Fare Zone"). Halifax, Nova Scotia – Free bus route around the downtown area in summer. [26] Toronto, Ontario – Free LINK Train at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The first fare-free public transit program in the United States started during the 1970s, but the concept has gotten a push in recent years as urban areas look to mass transit to reduce carbon ...
As part of a state-funded pilot program, the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is offering free rides on some of its routes through March 31.
Halifax Transit's new Bridge Terminal opened in 2012 and links urban and rural transit routes. Public transportation within the urban area of Halifax is more connected. Along with buses, Halifax Transit provides a ferry service alternative for transit users who wish to travel from Dartmouth-to-Halifax, and vice versa. [20]
The community is located northwest of the Halifax-Dartmouth urban core. Highway 101, Highway 102, Route 354, and Trunk 1 (called Sackville Drive within Lower Sackville) are highways that connect the community to the rest of the urban area, or beyond. Lower Sackville is serviced by many Halifax Transit routes. The agency operates two transit ...
Supporters say no-cost bus and train rides could reduce inequality and cut car emissions, but skeptics argue that the money is needed to upgrade the nation's woefully inadequate transit system.