BRAMPTON, ON (April 16, 2020) – In response to COVID-19 and to ensure Brampton Transit is serving its community safely, bus service will be changed as follows until further notice, effective Friday, April 17.
The following routes will be back in service from Monday to Friday to support access to health care facilities and employment areas in Brampton, and to improve access and connections to other Brampton Transit services. Best efforts will be made to sustain these services with the resources we have.
Route 8 Centre
Access to Bramalea City Centre, Peel Memorial Centre and Brampton Gateway Terminal.
• 50-minute frequency
• First trip departing at 5 AM from Bramalea Terminal
• First trip departing at 5:50 AM from Brampton Gateway Terminal
Route 9 Vodden
Access to Mount Pleasant GO, Bramalea Terminal and employment areas in the east end.
• 60-minute frequency
• First eastbound trip departing at 5 AM from Mount Pleasant GO
• First westbound trip departing at 5:57 AM from Williams Parkway and Edvac Drive
Route 52 McMurchy
Access to Downtown Terminal and Brampton Gateway Terminal.
• 50-minute frequency
• First northbound trip departing at 5 AM from Brampton Gateway Terminal
• First southbound trip departing at 5:20 AM from Downtown Terminal
Visit www.bramptontransit.com for a list of routes currently in service and their schedules.
Additional resources have been allocated to some of Brampton Transit’s busier routes as we continue to limit bus loads to half seated capacity to support physical distancing practices. The goal is to provide as much service as resources allow and to ensure all areas of the city have reasonable access to public transit.
COVID-19 safety measures
An enhanced cleaning and sanitizing schedule remains in effect. It is Brampton Transit’s goal to disinfect all hard surfaces, operator compartments and seats every 48 hours. Buses are currently sanitized every 24 hours. Facilities and terminals that have hard surfaces are wiped down and sanitized on a daily basis. Riders are encouraged to carry their own personal disinfectant when traveling, such as hand sanitizer or wipes, and wash their hands often.
The City of Brampton is working closely with its partners at Peel Public Health and the Brampton Emergency Management Office to continue to monitor risks. Visit www.brampton.ca/covid19 for regular updates and visit www.bramptontransit.com or follow @bramptontransit on Twitter for service updates. Questions may be directed to Brampton Transit’s Contact Centre at 905.874.2999.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Sharma
Media Relations, City of Brampton
647.242.4319 | christine.sharma@brampton.ca
