Toronto: Metrolinx has announced that there will be a selective reduction in GO train and bus and UP Express service in continued support of provincial action and to protect Ontarians from Covid-19.
These changes will take effect starting on Wednesday, March 18. Revised schedules are being finalized and will be available by Sunday March 15th at noon, said a company statement
“Every route we serve, we will continue to serve,” said Metrolinx President and CEO Phil Verster.
Metrolinx is reducing services to be in line with the expected reduction in ridership due to March Break, school closures and the significant shift in many organizations’ work-from-home policy, the statement said.
It said Metrolinx is working with municipal transit authorities across the region to ensure services remain coordinated to offer the best travel choices for customers.
“We ask our customers to please watch and refer to gotransit.com and upexpress.com for the latest updates, and their line specific Twitter accounts as well. Thank you for your understanding during this period,” said the statement.
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