Tailoring operations under COVID-19
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out over the spring and summer, Transpo will need to assess the demand for public transit while ensuring employees and customers follow public health guidelines.
It’s possible that workplaces and post-secondary institutions will welcome more people back in late 2021. Transit capacity will be critical, especially if physical distancing in public spaces is still needed. Currently, ridership is down and so is fare revenue.
Unless an item is walked onto the agenda Wednesday, commissioners still won’t know if there will be any deep impacts to Transpo operations as a result of budget shortfalls. With the province signalling more support for municipalities last week, eyes are now on the federal government for additional bailout money.