Update — Friday, April 17, 11:21 p.m.: Guelph Transit is extending the period for free rides until July 1.

Guelph Transit is decreasing service due to the University of Guelph cancelling in-person classes and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Specifically, GT is:

• cancelling late-night bus and university-express bus services, Monday, March 16.
• offering free transit service until April 30, starting Wednesday, March 18. (This eliminates the necessity for people to come to City Hall to buy or renew bus passes or fare cards.)
• asking passengers to board and exit the bus using the rear doors. People with accessibility needs can continue to board and exit using the front doors.
• operating with Saturday schedules (every 30 minutes) Mondays to Saturdays, until further notice. Buses continue to operate with regular Sunday schedules Sundays and holidays.

“We know service interruptions are disruptive and inconvenient, but we think it’s the best way to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our customers and employees,” said Robin Gerus, Guelph Transit’s general manager.