Ontario Northland bus service is being expanded but residents in the Kenora and Rainy River riding won’t see any changes for now.
Minister of Northern Development and Mines Greg Rickford announced this morning (Wednesday) a new bus route between White River and Thunder Bay.
Rickford says the return service will operate six days per week and will fill an existing gap by becoming the only seamless, scheduled passenger bus travel option from Thunder Bay to Ottawa.
“Our government understands just how important reliable, affordable transportation is to the people of Northern Ontario and we are proud to expand ONTC service into the northwest.”
Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney says “Our government is delivering on our commitment to build a better transportation network in Northern Ontario that connects people to jobs and critical services.”
Northland Chief Executive Officer and President Corina Moore says they offer friendly drivers, free Wifi, onboard washrooms and new coaches.
Moore adds “Expanding our services into the northwest to Thunder Bay and providing a seamless link between the communities along Highway 17 from Ottawa is critical to northerners since the departure of Greyhound.”
The new service will begin this April.
