Hinton Transit

Hinton Transit is the public transportation service in the town of Hinton in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 284 kilometres (176 mi) west of Edmonton along Highway 16. Bus service operates on Monday to Wednesday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Thursday to Friday from 8:00am to 9:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00am to 7:00pm. No service is provided on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.

Hinton Transit
FoundedJune 2007. Fully Implemented June 16th 2009
Service areaHinton, Alberta
Service typebus service
Routes1
Stops42 Stops
Fleet2012 Chevrolet Express Cutaway. First Canada Number 121680,2009 Ford E-350 Cutaway Previously 2 2007 Ford E-450 Cutaway First Canada Number 3025 & 3026
OperatorFirst Canada[1]
WebsiteHinton Transit System

History

A contract was awarded for an initial 18-month trial period beginning in June, 2007.[2] The pilot project proved to be more successful than expected, and the town council approved the creation of a permanent transit system at its meeting on June 16, 2009.[3] The contractor Cardinal Coach Lines which has since been acquired by First Canada, is responsible for providing the vehicles, drivers and maintenance.

References
  1. "Hinton Transit System Route". Town of Hinton. January 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  2. Wyatt, David. "Transit History of Alberta Communities". umanitoba.ca. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  3. "Regular Meeting of Council" (PDF). Town of Hinton. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2010.


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