The Paris Independent
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December 2, 2023
COMMUNITY NEWS Brant Transit will operate under new service provider starting in the New Year MEDIA RELEASE - County of will be the same across all means that you will likely share Brant – The County of Brant platforms. For example, if you call your ride with others and there announced Friday that a new in, you will receive the same could be multiple stops along the service provider will be operating information that is included on the way. Brant Transit is not the same Brant Transit beginning January 2, app. as a taxi or an Uber, which are an 2024. on-demand service. The new app will include features “We would like to thank residents to improve the rider's experience Brant Transit locations, hours of for sharing their feedback on including by allowing ride operation and rider fees will transit in our community,” adding bookings up to 14 days in advance, remain the same. Brant Transit the change comes after public ride notification reminders via your transports riders - anywhere in the consultation, and with Council preferred method of County of Brant, going from the approval. communication up to minutes County of Brant to the City of before the trip, availability to track Brantford and going from the City So, what does this mean for current rides through an app, and a new of Brantford to the County of and new transit users? notes feature that will allow riders Brant. The press release details that users to share additional ride details will need to download a new Brant They operate Monday to Friday when booking. Transit app and create a new from 6 am to 9 pm, Saturday and account to book their rides. Details Other noticeable changes will Sundays from 8 am to 6 pm (visit about the exact date the new app mean no more reoccurring rides. the Brant Transit website to view will be available will be provided You can still book more than one the holiday schedule). in the coming weeks, says the ride, but you will need to book For more details, including a County. each ride separately. Same day complete list of Brant Transit fees, rides are not available and visit www.brant.ca/Transit There will also be a new phone bookings for the following day number to book over the phone and *Please note that BTS (the current close daily at 9 pm. an online booking option will be Brant Transit provider) will The concept of the ride share available later in January – stay continue to provide service until service remains intact, which tuned for updates. Ride availability December 31, 2023.
Combatting loneliness during the Holidays The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Sarah Butterworth from the Adult Recreation Therapy Centre to discuss the physical and emotional impact of loneliness, especially during the holiday season. Sarah will share how reaching out with Community Care Calls can decrease feelings of social isolation.
The public event takes place on Wednesday December 13, from 10 am to 11 a.m. To register for this free virtual workshop email admin@grcoa.ca or call 519 754-0777 ext. 439.
