City to Pilot Minor Timing Changes for Owen Sound Transit

The City will pilot minor afternoon timing adjustments to Owen Sound Transit (OST) in an effort to improve on-time performance. 

OST faces delays in the early and mid-afternoon due to traffic, school dismissals, construction, and weather. Recent changes improved reliability, but keeping buses on a 30-minute schedule during peak times remains difficult. 

Beginning February 1, 2026, service will be adjusted to include two longer weekday afternoon trips on a six-month pilot basis. The temporary schedule adjustment will include: 

• One 45-minute trip between 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. 

• A second 45-minute trip beginning at 3:15 p.m. 

Outside of these periods, buses will continue to operate on the regular 30-minute schedule. 

As part of the pilot, the City will be seeking feedback directly from transit users. A rider survey will be released in May/June, giving customers an opportunity to share their experiences and provide input on how the timing changes are working for them. 

For more information, please contact Heidi Jennen, Supervisor of Environmental Services at 519-376-4440 ext. 3223 or email to hjennen@owensound.ca 

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