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All aboard the Avi Express! Since "bus" was Avi's second word, it was only fitting that he would have a great ETS bus costume for Halloween. From all of us at ETS, have a safe and happy Halloween!
#yegtransit
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ETS is temporarily suspending fares for all transit users effective March 21. Transit users do not need to pay fares until further notice.We remain dedicated to taking appropriate action to encourage the mutual safety of our frontline staff and customers.
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Kudos to
@CityofEdmonton
LRT track crews who worked all night in -45 to fix a rail at 51 Av. Cold weather work is challenging for staff & equipment. Crews will be out again tonight to repair a rail at 34 Av. Our dedicated crews ensure Edmontonians can commute safely.
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ETS and the entire City are very proud of Derek Bailey, a bus operator who saved a man’s life on Sunday. Derek’s quick thinking & decisive actions, along with help from Inspector Ross Cruthers, were instrumental. Watch the full news story this evening.
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We'd like to recognize the great customer service provided by one of our operators, who helped someone carry groceries to their home. We are proud of all of our operators, but it's always great to learn when they go above and beyond to help other Edmontonians.
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Thank you to the over 300 bus/LRT operators & 55 inspectors/staff who helped bring fans to the Nov 12/16
#WCQ
games
This was a big team effort, as over 6,000 people took Park & Ride buses to the game & over 40,000 people took LRT to/from Stadium Station.
#ForCanada
#YegTransit
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Our first electric test bus has arrived! Two electric buses will be used to test new charging equipment @ Centennial Garage. These buses will be test driven in
#yeg
, but won’t be in service. We anticipate having 40 electric buses in service in 2020 & 10 more in 2021
#yegtransit
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Early this morning, the new Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage in northeast Edmonton became operational for the very first time! Named after Edmonton's first woman bus operator, this incredible facility is truly one-of-a-kind. The first buses left the facility at 5:10am!
#yegtransit
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If you see these seat signs on buses, please respect physical distancing & don’t sit there. If travelling with members of your household or a required caregiver, you may sit beside them. LRT riders are also advised to sit in a staggered manner.
#yegtransit
#covid19AB
#yeg
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ETS is suspending bus service for 30 minutes because of freezing rain conditions. LRT service continues. Stay safe out there. Updates will follow.
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Congratulations to David Tiedemann for becoming the most senior transit operator for ETS! At a City Hall event earlier today, he was recognized for being the current holder of Badge One. David, thank you for 48 years of outstanding service!
#YegTransit
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We are excited to give the Mayor and the media a sneak peek of the first electric buses that go into service in early August. These buses come with protective Operator shields, are less expensive to service/maintain than diesel & contribute to a greener
#yeg
.
#yegtransit
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Our
#yegtransit
operators are wearing sports jerseys today in support of the
@HumboldtBroncos
. Our thoughts are with their friends and families. 💚💛
#HumboldtStrong
#PutYourStickOut
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NEW! Refillable water bottle stations will be installed at 24
#YegTransit
transit facilities by the end of September. This new initiative will help Edmontonians have easier access to drinking water. Location details will be released next month.
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Free Capital/Metro Line LRT service is being offered on Sun. Jan 12 all day to attend
@UAlberta
memorial service for Edmontonians who we lost on flight PS752.
#yegtransit
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To show our support for Ukraine, we’ve tied blue and yellow ribbons to our bus mirrors.
#YegTransit
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Attention: Today’s the day we start using electric buses in regular
#yegtransit
service! These buses have a range up to 350 kms on single charge & have been tested for
#yeg
’s cold weather & broad geographic transit area. Keep an eye out for these buses on a street near you!
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We are in this together and are doing our best to keep transit running as much as possible. Thanks for your support & co-operation at this time.
To the ~70% of customers who stopped using
#yegtransit
: We miss you, but thanks for your continuing efforts to
#flattenthecurve
.
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COLD WEATHER PLAN FYI:
If needed, at the request of Homeward Trust, ETS is ready to open Central LRT station to help citizens seek shelter if shelters are at 90% capacity. Dial 211 if you see a person in need.
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We’re excited to announce 2 health & safety features
In partnership with
@OutbreakerCSC
, germ-killing push-plates are being installed on doors at some
#yegtransit
facilities, starting with Bay. These are made of highly compressed salt that kills viruses/bacteria/fungi in seconds
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Guess what Santa brought to our garages over the holidays? We can’t wait to roll out these new 30’ buses for community routes next year. Plus, we’re getting more standard sized buses! Psst...they'll have AC too. More details to come in the new year!
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We're closer to rolling out the tap on/off electronic payment system! We've installed fare validators on 5 buses to confirm operating requirements. They will be turned on when install is complete across the fleet & pilot testing has begun in 2020. Details:
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Not even -41 can stop some Edmontonians from using ETS to get around. Shout out to
@bhattmaan
for putting together a short video about his commute to the airport earlier this week.
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Have you noticed our new bike storage lockers at Belvedere & Century Park stations? This is a new pilot program for us.
Bring your own lock to safely store your bike at these stations.
#YegTransit
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On Friday, someone asked one of our
#yegtransit
operators to give these brand new scarves & toques to someone who needed them. As we work through this cold spell, we'd like to thank this person for their kindness. You helped make someone’s day a little warmer.
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Have you seen the new germ-killing LRT seats? They have an additive in the plastic that can reduce up to 99.9% of germs (i.e. bacteria, fungus & viruses).
#YegTransit
News Release - Additional safety measure for transit riders: new germ-killing LRT seats
#Yeg
#yegtransit
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We’re revitalizing one of
#yeg
's original LRT Stations. Starting this month, 40+ year old Stadium Station will be undergoing redevelopment, including an additional platform, new heated shelters & public washrooms. Learn more:
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#TLC4LRT
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#PinkShirtDay
celebrates diversity and raises awareness for anti-bullying. Please join our operators in wearing pink today.
#YegTransit
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History in the making! ETS’ first battery-electric bus is now in service. Route 17 from Century Park. Congrats to our very first passenger Tammy! Enjoy the clean, quiet and smooth ride.
#yegtransit
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Following the lead of
@HomewardTrust
, ETS will open Central LRT Station 24/7 for the next 7 days so people can escape the extreme cold. Central is not intended to be operated as a shelter. Homeless shelters are still the first, and best, option.
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If you commute to work from Century Park and have been thinking about riding your bike, you can now register for a scan card to use our new bike storage facility! Spots are limited! Learn more at
#YegTransit
#YEG
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Due to current weather conditions, ETS bus service is experiencing delays. Buses are subject to traffic, road, and weather conditions. Use real-time tools to see when your bus is coming. Safety is our priority.
#YegTransit
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Edmonton Transit has closed the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre. Bus pick-up & drop-off has been rerouted to 95 Avenue between 170 -178 Street.
@edmontonpolice
have locked down the Mall due to public safety concerns and are asking everyone to stay away from the area
#yegTransit
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LRT service running normally thanks to our track crew who worked in -40C last night to repair a cracked rail. We appreciate our
#yegtransit
customers' patience during repairs and pass on massive kudos to the crew who safely completed the work.
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Starting at 8pm tonight, our rockstar
@CityofEdmonton
LRT track crew will be back to work again in -50C repairing the rail at 34 Ave. Minimal delays are expected while trains single track around the work area.
#yegtransit
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As part of the Province’s reopening plan on July 1, wearing a mask or face covering is still mandatory on all public vehicles like buses, LRT, taxis and ride-share services. Thank you for your cooperation.
#yegtransit
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This year’s
#ETSStuffaBus
results are in! 27,694 kg of food & $22,030 for
@yegfoodbank
was collected! Thank you
#yeg
for coming together and providing donations.
#yegtransit
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This is not a drill... well, kind of... the LRT arrival signs are being live tested. If all goes well, they will stay up.
#yegtransit
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Valley Line Southeast LRT is now open! Plan your trip using our trip planner at or tools like Google Maps.
Regular ETS fares are valid fares for this service. Please be patient as everyone adapts to the new line.
#YegTransit
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UPDATE: Bus service is resuming. We anticipate system wide delays as buses will be moving at slower speeds due to road conditions. Transfers issued before the suspension of service will be honoured. Thank you for your patience.
#YegTransit
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Happy Halloween,
#yeg
!
@CityofEdmonton
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We’re just about ready to start handing out more masks at these transit centres/stations:
Mill Woods
WEM
Northgate
Century Park
Churchill
Kingsway
Clareview
We're on-site 7am-7pm. Come pick up a package of masks & wear a mask to help keep our community safe!
#WearAMaskYEG
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Also, starting later this month, new antimicrobial seats will be installed on 2/3rds of our LRT cars. These seats will have an additive in the plastic that can reduce up to 99.9% of microbes within 2 hrs.
#yegtransit
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In honour of the
#NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
, the City has partnered with
@iHumanYouth
to wrap a bus in Indigenous artwork nestled within a sweetgrass braid. The bus can be viewed at Kinsmen Park for commemorative events today prior to going into year-round circulation.
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For the health and safety of our operators, and to keep our service running, customers are asked to board and exit using the back doors only. Customers requiring the use of ramp deployment are still invited to board or disembark at the front of the bus.
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ETS transit centres & LRT stations will remain open overnight as shelter against extreme cold until warmer temperatures resume.
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With temperatures rising this week, don’t forget you can use any of our 24 refill stations at Transit Centres & LRT stations to fill your water bottle and help beat the heat!
#YEGTransit
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We're celebrating
@CityofEdmonton
’s 1st female bus driver, Kathleen Andrews & 1st visible minority female bus driver, Doris Mayes. We honour these local champions for women’s equality in the workplace & we proudly recognize our 347 female bus operators
#IWD2018
#yegtransit
#yeg
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Attention LRT riders: Due to crowding on the platforms, trains at Commonwealth are entering & exiting the station at a decreased speed. Please avoid pushing or forcing onto trains. We appreciate your patience while we work to help people leave the Heritage Classic.
#YegTransit
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#LestWeForget
. ETS buses/LRT will pull over (if safe to do so) at 11am today for a Moment of Silence to pay tribute
#yegtransit
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We’re about to start handing out packages of non-medical masks at these transit centres/stations:
Mill Woods
WEM
Northgate
Century Park
Churchill
Kingsway
Clareview
Help each other stay safe by picking up a pack of 4 masks before 7pm!
#yegtransit
#yeg
#covid19ab
#WearAMask
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It's important to stay hydrated while you are out enjoying summer. We have refillable water bottle stations at LRT stations and transit centres to help Edmontonians have easier access to drinking water.
#YegTransit
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Good morning
#yeg
. As a reminder, we wrapped up our distribution of masks at transit centres/LRT stations on Friday, but we want to start off our week by thanking everyone who wears a mask to help keep everyone safe, including on
#yegtransit
.
#WearAMaskYEG
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As of today, all public washrooms at LRT stations and transit centres are open. To report an unsafe or unclean washroom, please call 311.
#YegTransit
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Ride with Pride! Our second Pride bus will be hitting the streets soon. The bus’ design symbolizes colours and identities coming together to embody uniqueness and inclusivity.
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Great news! Starting June 1, children 12 years of age and under ride transit free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult
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#yegtransit
#ETS
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Today is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day! We are so thankful to all of our operators and workers. If you’re on a bus/train today, remember to thank your operator for the great work they do.
#thankstransit
#yegtransit
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Today at noon, ETS buses will pull over to hold a moment of silence for Winnipeg Transit operator, Irvine Fraser.
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We're so grateful to our hardworking staff, especially on Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day! If you’re taking
#YegTransit
today/any day, please thank your operator. If you'd like to give an operator a shout-out, please share your story with us.
#thankstransit
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With regard to transit service, we hear your concerns and are working on adjustments. Please stay tuned for more information later today.
@CityofEdmonton
#yegtransit
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Reminder: ETS has temporarily suspended fares for all users until further notice.
Customers traveling regionally are reminded to double check fare requirements for their service managed by ETS partners. Municipalities currently suspending transit fares include Leduc & Beaumont.
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This change is in response to helping keep our community safe & are not intended to encourage use of transit. As per AHS recommendations, if you’re feeling unwell, please stay home. For those who need transit, it is recommended to travel during off peak times, where possible.
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ETS is proud to cheer on the Toronto
@Raptors
as they chase their first NBA Championship! You've got a whole country cheering you on. Let's make history.
#GoRapsGo
#yegtransit
#NBAFinals
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COVID-19 update: Our top priority is the health and safety of Edmontonians. We are listening to customers and their concerns about reduced service causing overcrowding on some routes. ETS is making immediate adjustments to Saturday schedule, adding more buses during peak times.
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From now until June 24, we are collaborating with
@jhcentre
to have 16 diverse artists paint & install a 127-foot
#YEGDignityMural
in the pedway connecting Churchill LRT station & City Centre mall. Stay tuned!
#YEGDignity
#YegTransit
#YEG
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UPDATE: Bus service will continue to be suspended for another 30 minutes due to unsafe conditions caused by freezing rain. Transfers issued before the suspension of service will be honoured when service resumes.
#YegTransit
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The West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre has been reopened. Some routes may be delayed. Edmonton Police and Transit Security are on site to direct passengers, but are still encouraging everyone to stay away from the area if possible.
#yegTransit
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Today is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day!
ETS is made up of many moving parts (both literally and figuratively). From cleaning and maintenance staff to on site transit peace officers. Thank a transit worker today!
#YEGTransit
#YEG
#ThanksTransit
#ThxYEGTransit
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Did you know the City has 60 electric buses in service? They are cleaner, greener and whisper quiet compared to their diesel companions! Our electric fleet is part of our energy transition strategy & our commitment to a healthy & climate resilient city!
#YegTransit
#EarthDay
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ATTN: Based on the decision from
#yegcc
yesterday, ETS fares will be frozen for 2022. This means fares will remain at their current rates next year. Current fare information is available at .
#YegTransit
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Ready… Set… Load, Tap and GO! Arc - the new way to pay for transit - is HERE! Arc is available for the Standard Adult Fare transit rider TODAY. Keep an eye out for outreach teams, handing out cards this week at Edmonton transit locations!
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ATTN: Fare collection on buses/LRT/DATS and front door boarding on buses resumes June 15. From June 15-30, valid fare products include March/April/July passes, cash, tickets & valid transfers.
Stay safe on
#yegtransit
by wearing mask/face covering when possible.
#covid19ab
#yeg
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With fares resuming on Monday, today, our theme is
#WearAMask
. While it’s just one of the measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it helps keep our community safe in places where it is difficult to maintain 2m physically distancing.
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ETS cold weather service in effect. ETS express buses (except routes 15, 100, 540, 560, 562, 580, 589, 599 & 747) have been instructed to stop for
#yegtransit
users at all bus stops along their routes. Please remember to dress for the weather.
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Today, we celebrated
#IWD2019
festivities at City Hall. We are so proud of the women who work for ETS and the City every day!
#yeg
#yegcc
#yegtransit
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BIG NEWS! The Government of Alberta is investing roughly $90-million in transit in Edmonton through the ACT fund. This includes funds for more electric buses, transit centre upgrades and the planning & design of a new transit garage! For more details:
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New bus routes are here! This bus on Route 510X is the first bus to go into service in the new network. Plan your trips on , or use
@transitapp
/ Google Maps. Maps and schedules are also available for download.
#YegNewBusRoutes
#YegTransit
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Today, we are proud to celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day to recognize our hard working operators and support staff. Thank you for all that you do to help keep
#yegtransit
moving.
#thankstransit
Today is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Let transit operators and workers know how much you care using
#thankstransit
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ATTN: Due to an incident with a motor vehicle, service on Valley Line SE is suspended between Millbourne/Woodvale & Bonnie Doon. Please use Route 73 to travel between these stops.
Valley Line SE service continues between Bonnie Doon & 102 St, and Millbourne/Woodvale & Mill Woods
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WOW
#yeg
! With your help
@CityofEdmonton
Stuff a Bus gathered 14,765kg of food for
#ymm
evacuess in just one day!
#ymmhelps
#yegtransit
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LRT service has now been restored. Thank you to all the hard working crews involved in restoring service after this unfortunate event at McKernan station. And thank you to our customers for your patience this morning.
#yegtransit
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Today, Eddie Robar, ETS Branch Manager, was honoured to accept a national environmental award based on the City's electric bus program & sustainability initiatives at Kathleen Andrews Garage. ETS will have 40 electric buses in service by the end of 2020.
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Exciting news! Edmonton bus ridership reached 100% of 2019 pre-pandemic levels in January, making ETS one of the first large transit systems to reach this milestone. Thank you, riders, for continuing to choose transit!
Read our latest news release to learn more.
#YegTransit
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Thank you for helping
#flattenthecurve
by using transit for essential trips only. Ridership is down 75% on average. While our Operators miss seeing you, they appreciate your support in keeping everyone who needs to use transit safe
#COVID19AB
#yegtransit
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Did you know that you can tuck your Arc card into your glove or mitten and your card will still scan on the Arc validators? This is a great tip to help you stay warm during the winter!
#ArcTransit
#LoadTapGo
#YEGTransit
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Due to the snow overnight, we expect ETS schedules may experience some delays during the morning commute. We encourage riders to use third-party real-time tools to see when your bus is coming. Please stay warm and remember to dress for the weather.
#yegTransit
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Good news! Starting Aug 30, regular bus service levels will resume & LRT service will be extended back to regular end of service ( ~1:30am).
Visit for up-to-date information.
#yegtransit
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So far, the ETS outreach team has given away 15,000 complimentary Arc cards to Edmonton transit riders! We have 10,000 more to go - keep an eye on our social media for updates. Thanks to those who have registered their cards so far! Learn more about Arc at
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Reminder: Wearing a mask or face covering on transit is still mandatory on all public vehicles like buses, LRT, taxis and ride-share services. Thank you for your cooperation.
#YegTransit
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Churchill LRT Station remains open tonight for those needing a place to escape the cold. Keep warm and stay safe
#yegtransit
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Did you know ETS powers its electric buses with energy 100% offset by renewable energy certificates? 60% of the energy is wind-powered & 40% is hydro-generated! Learn this & more from Sandor, a champion of our electric bus fleet
#YegTransit
#YEG
#Proterra
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ETS cold weather service is in effect.
ETS express buses (except routes 130X, 510X, 560, 561, 580, 700X, 747, & 900X) have been instructed to stop for
#YegTransit
users at all bus stops along their routes. Please remember to dress for the weather.
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(1/2) March 18 is Transit Operator & Worker Appreciation Day, and we are featuring stories of appreciation for our transit staff! Read Jagjit Singh’s story about saving a young girl here:
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Starting Aug 1, masks/face coverings are mandatory on
#yegtransit
/transit centres/LRT platforms. At this time, we continue our focus to educate about the importance of wearing masks or face coverings on transit & situations when you can't maintain physical distance
#WearAMaskYEG
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NEW VIDEO: Electric buses are just around the corner. In early August, ETS will achieve a milestone by deploying its first battery-electric buses into
#yegtransit
service. More details Thurs. For now, here's a preview starring Dennis from South Carolina!
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Belvedere and Castle Downs Transit Centres have both re-opened! Check out the latest
#TransformingYEG
to learn about the upgrades!
#yegtransit
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Due to ongoing cold temperatures and recent snowfall, Capital/Metro Line trains are operating at slower speeds. As a result, both lines are likely to experience delays through at least tomorrow. We appreciate your patience at this time.
#YegTransit
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Due to current weather conditions, ETS service is experiencing city wide delays. Buses are subject to traffic, road, and weather conditions. Use real-time tools to see when your bus is coming. Please stay warm and remember to dress for the weather.
#YegTransit
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