The new PC Connect Transit Service has officially launched in Perth County.
The partnership is between the county and the City of Stratford, and consists of a community transportation bus service that is offering five fixed routes that include stops in Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Stratford and St Marys, as well as many other towns throughout Perth County. The service is offering 50 percent off on all fares until January 1st. It will operate for 8 hours a day Monday through Saturday.
To use PC Connect, simply call 1-888-465-0783 to book your trip, and arrive at your stop 5 minutes before pick-up with the exact change required for your fare.
“We are grateful for the opportunity presented by the MTO to provide our residents with much needed access to affordable transportation. The service is going to be a great asset to our rural County and our residents, and we look forward to getting it on the road.” says Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson. “I encourage everyone to try the PC Connect responsibly, and to follow public health regulations by practicing safe hand and respiratory etiquette at all times.”
“The City of Stratford looks forward to launching this vital and much-needed service that will provide connectivity for our residents and improve economic prosperity and skilled labour recruitment throughout our region.” says Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson.
Routes and fares are as follows:
Route A (Perth County North): Stratford, Gads Hill, Brunner, Milverton, Newton, Millbank, Listowel, Atwood, Monkton, Mitchell, Stratford.
Route B (Perth County South): Stratford, St.Pauls, St.Marys, Kirkton, Mitchell, Sebringville, Stratford
Route 1: Kitchener-Waterloo to Listowel
Route 2: Kitchener-Waterloo to St. Marys via Stratford
Route 3: London to Stratford via St. Marys (coming soon!)
Standard fares for PC Connect Route A and B are $6/ride for adults, and $5/ride for seniors and students. Routes 1, 2, and 3 will be available for $12/ride for adults, and $10/ride for seniors and students. Exact change will be required when boarding the bus.
