Effective October 1, 2024, residents in Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine will see the return of Route 16. The conventional bus route is being brought back to supplement Timmins Transit On-Demand service following concerns around wait times, bus availability, and what some considered to be an added barrier to accessing public transit.
Changes that will come into effect on October 1, 2024 will be the suspension of Route 101E and 15-minute frequency between Timmins and Porcupine. Route 16 will be reinstated, including all original stops, serving Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday departing from the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. Route 16 Sunday service runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. departing from the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. Route 16B bus service will not be reinstated. Timmins Transit On-Demand service will remain in effect.
“It’s important to note that Timmins Transit On-Demand service is not going away,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The booking system has been successfully used for Paratransit service since February. The expanded coverage area, including Connaught Hill and Bob’s Lake, will still have public transit. Any resident who prefers microtransit service can continue to use Transit On-Demand. We will also look at ways it can be used in other underserviced areas across Timmins.
For more information on Timmins Transit On-Demand and conventional bus maps and schedules visit www.timmins.ca/transit.
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