Peterborough Transit Launches New Pilot Program On-Demand Transit Service
/Peterborough Transit has introduced a new, on-demand transit service called PTBOnDemand as part of a pilot program located in the City’s east, southeast and downtown areas.
Photo by Luke Best.
On-demand transit is a ride-share service that allows transit vehicles to adjust routes and times depending on the requests received from customers each day. It is an intuitive, flexible and customer-friendly service.
On-demand trips will carry customers from the nearest bus stops available to service their pick-up and drop-off requests, regardless of the route taken. The on-demand service will use existing bus stops, plus some additional roads and stops in the operating area to make it more convenient.
Customers can download and use the new PTBOnDemand app on their smartphone or access the service by calling 705-745-5801 to book trips. Riders using the app will be able to track the real-time location of their vehicle and receive updates on when they will be picked up and dropped off.
During the pilot, Peterborough Transit will introduce the new Pink Community Bus serving the following areas:
Downtown
East of Aylmer Street between Simcoe Street and Lansdowne Street.
North of Lansdowne Street between Aylmer Street and River Road.
East City
South of Hunter Street between Burnham Street and Ashburnham Drive.
Beavermead/Ashburnham
Ashburnham Drive between Hunter Street and Otonabee Drive, including the Walker Avenue community to the east.
Willowcreek Plaza community along Lansdowne Street.
Southeast - Otonabee
Otonabee community including Collison Avenue and Middlefield Road areas.
