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Innisfil Transit will move to a new distance-based pricing model beginning next month, expanding how residents can use the service and introducing options for group travel.
The Town of Innisfil says the change will replace the current Transit Hubs system, which has been in place since the municipality launched its partnership with Uber in 2017. Under the new model, the Town will subsidize trips anywhere within Innisfil, as well as trips to and from the Barrie South and Bradford GO stations.
“It’s been almost 10 years since we established Innisfil Transit,” says Mayor Lynn Dollin. “We know people like it and are using it, but we’ve also heard how our community wishes the system was more flexible. With the coming changes, residents will be able to enjoy the Town’s subsidy when travelling all across Town. Also, families and friends will now be able to travel together—something that wasn’t possible with the previous Hubs-based system.”
Under the new pricing structure, riders will book an Innisfil Transit trip through the Uber app and pay a minimum flat fee, while the Town covers up to $10 of the trip cost. For single riders, the minimum fare will be $3.25.
The changes will also introduce a multi-passenger voucher, allowing groups of up to four people to travel together using the service for the first time. Multi-passenger trips will have a minimum flat fee of $6.50, with the same subsidy structure applied.
Town officials say the updated model is intended to provide greater flexibility while maintaining affordable transportation options for residents travelling for work, school, errands, and recreation.
The new distance-based system takes effect July 1st. Residents can learn more about the changes, download the multi-passenger voucher, and find information about the Teen Transit Pilot here.
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