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Mississauga's MiWay eliminates fares temporarily and reduces transit service in response to COVID-19

Effective Monday, March 23, MiWay will implement service reductions on several routes due to reduced customer demand in response to COVID-19.

These reductions are in addition to daily service adjustments that will continue based on transit operator availability and ongoing customer demand.

In addition, starting Saturday, March 21, the following changes will take effect:

·         No fare payment will be required.

·         Monthly PRESTO pass holders will be notified of the status of their March and April pass in the coming weeks.

·         Customers will board from the rear doors only until further notice.

·         Customers with accessibility needs requiring the use of the ramp may continue to use the front doors.

 The following planned service adjustments are approximate and remain in effect until further notice. All schedules are subject to change without notice.

Here’s the link to all of the service changes.

In addition, the following changes are in effect:

·         MiWay transit operators are permitted to wear personally-supplied face masks while on duty. This is a personal choice by the individual and does not assume the operator wearing the mask is sick. 

·         City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT) remains open to the public. Construction at the terminal will continue at the discretion of the contractors.

 MiWay remains committed to providing city-wide transit service and supporting the social distancing efforts recommended by Peel Public Health and the provincial and federal governments.

 Visit miway.ca/coronavirus for the latest updates on how the City is managing transit service, and miway.ca/planatrip for real-time trip schedules.