Thompson Transit
Thompson Transit is the transit agency in Thompson, Manitoba.
History
The service was originally contracted to Thompson Bus Lines. It has been operated by Grey Goose Lines (later a subsidiary of Greyhound Canada) since the 1970s.[1]
Service was suspended beginning on November 1, 2018 after Greyhound Canada ceased operating in Western Canada.[2] Thompson City Council was unable to approve a new contractor due to municipal elections being held at the time. A temporary contract was awarded to Maple Bus Lines on February 4, 2019 to operate the system until June 30, 2019;[3] after this contract ended, service was once again suspended. Maple Bus Lines was awarded a 54 month contract to begin operation of Thompson Transit starting on January 2, 2020; however, Maple Bus Lines abandoned the contract effective May 3, 2024,[4] once again leaving Thompson without transit service.
Routes
Operating hours: Weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:10 pm, and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 6:10 pm. There is no service on Sundays.
Roster
Active
| Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | 2021 | Chevrolet Arboc |
4500 SOF 27 |
|
Retired
| Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001-002 | 2010 | NFI | D35LFR | Cummins ISL | Purchased for $845,136 | ||
| 398 | 
|
2008 | Thomas | Saf-T-Liner HDX | |||
| 399 | 1998 | Blue Bird | Q-Bus | ||||
| 7529 | 1975 | GMDD | T6H-4523N | Ex-Brampton Transit 7529 via MT&B | |||
| 7963 | 1979 | GMDD | T6H-4523N | Ex-Brampton Transit 7963 via MT&B |
References
- ↑ City of Thompson to purchase two new buses at $845,136, thompsoncitizen.net, retrieved on 2011-02-08
- ↑ Bus riders on their own Nov. 1 when city transit stops running, at least temporarily, Thompson Citizen, published 10/29/2018.
- ↑ Update: Council approves agreement with Maple Bus Lines to provide transit service until June 30, Thompson Citizen, published 02/04/2019.
- ↑ Maple Bus Lines city contract terminated, Thompson Gazette, published May 8, 2024.