The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is taking over operations of the “Hub Transit” program.
The service, formally Sioux Lookout Handi-Transit, has been run by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors for many years, and the program has expanded to offer transportation services to everyone in the community.
Hub Transit currently provides services throughout the community, including to and from the Airport and Hudson.
The change in operators, effective July 4, has been in the works for several months, as the growing demand for service was becoming more than can be expected from a group of volunteers.
The Municipality has secured government funding to operate the program through March 2025.
There will be no immediate changes to services for riders and officials are expecting a smooth transition.
Chief Administrative Officer, Michelle Larose, says. “Like the Hub Transit Board of Directors, the Municipality will continue to monitor the needs of the community in determining any changes to services in the future.”