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Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)

Edmonton Tower, 10111 - 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
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Edmonton Transit Service
ETS bus ridership has returned to pre-pandemic levels based on average daily ridership in January 2023.
The city credits fare system upgrades, its bus system redesign, maintaining full service and pursuing additional enhancements as contributing to the steady growth in ridership...
Feb. 13, 2023
From over 100 submissions, CUTA’s Awards Committee selected 20 winners who demonstrated the greatest impact within the communities they serve.
Nov. 28, 2022
City of Edmonton
The city of Edmonton and Edmonton Transit Service will launch Canada's largest on-demand transit service in partnership with Via and PWTransit using 57 shuttles.
This will be Canada’s largest on-demand service with 57 shuttles serving 37 neighborhoods.
April 15, 2021
Edmonton Police Service (file)
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While the move aims to enhance safety for all transit users, the city notes its security practices remain rooted in compassion and education.
March 22, 2021
Edmonton Transit Service
Please touch: ETS began installation of new push-plates made from compressed salt that have the look and feel of tile, but come with added germ fighting capabilities.
The push-plates have the look and feel of ceramic tile, but are made of compressed salt to neutralize germs.
Jan. 25, 2021
Proterra
One of 21 new electric buses that will enter service on Edmonton Transit Service's network in late summer.
The buses, which were manufactured by Proterra, each contain 660 kWh of onboard energy - the most energy storage on any 40-foot electric bus.
July 24, 2020
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Installation of the Vapor International-supplied safety shields will be completed in Fall 2020.
April 24, 2020
Edmonton Transit Service
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Installation began in early October and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2020.
Oct. 11, 2019
Edmonton Transit System (ETS) representatives and campaign partners on Nov. 24, launched the 2015 ETS Stuff a Bus campaign. They’re calling on Edmontonians to help drive out hunger...
Nov. 24, 2015
Starting Oct. 18, ETS routes 8, 9 and 512 will have buses equipped with Smart Bus technology, which provides riders with real-time service information and enhanced security features...
Oct. 15, 2015

Articles

Edmonton Transit Service
Arc will be available for Edmonton regional transit riders using adult fares on Nov. 21 with plans to expand the payment platform throughout 2023.
The account-based fare platform will feature fare capping and cover Edmonton’s regional transit partners.
Nov. 17, 2022
City of Edmonton
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The updated bylaw prohibits the visible use of illicit substances in transit spaces, which the city says will strengthen the existing rules.
June 9, 2022
City of Edmonton
Construction activities as part of the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project; the project's contractor, Marigold Infrastructure Partners, celebrated the project's first full construction season.
The extension’s contractor continues to progress early works and is starting major work on the line’s two elevated stations.
May 31, 2022
City of Edmonton
Members of the Community Outreach Transit Team
The plan takes a coordinated and integrated approach to safety and will deliver on an increase in social support.
Feb. 28, 2022
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Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson at an event announcing the federal government will provide up to C$394.24 million to Phase 1 of the Capital Line South Extension.
The federal government commitment comes slightly more than a month after the Edmonton City Council approved its own financial commitment to the project.
July 28, 2021
City of Edmonton
A Edmonton Transit Peace Officer insignia on the arm of a uniform.
The city and its policing, transit and community outreach partners have developed several initiatives that will bring a collaborative approach to enhancing transit safety.
April 30, 2021
Edmonton Transit Service
ETS launched a new bus network, new on-demand service and opened a new transit center on April 25.
New bus routes and a new on-demand transit service began on April 25 and ETS says they offer riders a more integrated mobility system.
April 26, 2021
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The transit industry has been operating in crisis mode for a full year and is arming itself with strengthened resolve, detailed plans and strategic investments to forge a clearer...
March 23, 2021
Edmonton Transit Service
An image from a 2017 safety campaign. ETS' focus on promoting safety has resulted in a drop in criminal occurrences, as well as incidents labeled as mischief.
Reporting has increased, while criminal occurrences have been reduced and the transit service is set to launch a new text alert feature.
Nov. 11, 2020
City of Edmonton
Misericordia Station rendering for the Valley Line West.
The Marigold Infrastructure Partners team consists of Colas, Parsons, Standard General, Francl Architecture, Fast & Epp and Stantec.
Nov. 2, 2020

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Tammy, center, was the first ETS customer to ride the battery-electric bus, which entered service Aug. 4.
ETS is the first transit system in North America to implement overhead, in-depot charging of its electric bus fleet.
Aug. 5, 2020
The city of Edmonton Interim City Manager Adam Laughlin speaks during an update on April 27, detailing the decision to layoff an additional 900 employees, nearly half of them transit operators.
Nearly half of those employees impacted are transit operators with service reductions and financial stress cited as driving factors behind the furloughs.
April 29, 2020
Starting Sept. 6, Edmonton Transit System (ETS) will begin offering bus service until 3 a.m. on five routes. The Late Night Owl Service extends hours of operation on four existing...
Sept. 1, 2015
Edmonton Transit System (ETS) users can now plan trips instantly on more than 300 Smart Buses using Google Transit, a real-time transit feed developed by Google. Google Transit...
Aug. 28, 2015
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ETS consulted with riders and non-riders to create its new anti-sexual harassment campaign.
Edmonton Transit System (ETS) is launching a series of public safety campaigns under the theme of Safe Ride starting with a zero-tolerance for sexual harassment campaign. The ...
Aug. 19, 2015
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Bus and LRT riders who earn a button are encouraged to then pass it along to another rider who practices good transit etiquette.
Councillor Scott McKeen and students from Grace Martin School on March 17 launched the I’m an ETS Hero button campaign which rewards courteous transit users. Councillor McKeen...
March 18, 2015
LRT passengers can now take advantage of wifi service at the Southgate LRT Station. Until now, the City’s free public wifi service has been available in a number of city-operated...
Feb. 27, 2015
The centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.
Oct. 17, 2014
At approximately 8:05 a.m. on Sept. 23, an injury-incident occurred involving a young girl and an Edmonton Transit System (ETS) bus at Rutherford Road and 16A Avenue in southwest...
Sept. 24, 2014
Edmonton Transit System
The TAPP trial project is scheduled to run until mid-December.
The Edmonton Transit System (ETS) and Edmonton Police Services (EPS) are pleased to announce the formation of a trial Transit and Police Partnership (TAPP), a joint ETS/EPS initiative...
July 18, 2014
Bus service begins on June 29.
June 27, 2014
Technology enabled on four new ETS routes.
June 26, 2014
On June 29, Edmonton Transit System (ETS) buses will replace all LRT service. The disruption is necessary to allow for testing of a new signalling system for the LRT.
June 26, 2014
Edmonton Transit System
Edmonton charities are receiving 85,060 ETS tickets worth $198,396 for their clients thanks to the latest Donate A Ride campaign.
In 2014, 60 Edmonton local charities are receiving 85,060 ETS tickets worth $198,396 for their clients thanks to the latest Donate A Ride campaign.
April 16, 2014
Edmonton Transit System
Edmonton Transit System now allows riders to get bus information via email.
ETS Live Email & Ride now provides bus schedule information for all routes via email as part of the ETS Live customer information tools.
Jan. 9, 2014
More Edmontonians taking public transit
Dec. 23, 2013
Customers on Edmonton Transit System (ETS) Routes 111 and 128 are now able to track their buses in real-time using either their desktops or mobile devices at takeETS.com/ETSLive...
Nov. 22, 2013
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A streamlined recruitment procedure has led to a more efficient and effective process and an increased success rate.
Sept. 13, 2013