Because of the Covid-19 Crisis, ridership on Cobourg’s Transit system has been substantially reduced and Town staff proposed that hours of operation be reduced “to further protect drivers and riders from being unnecessarily exposed and to discourage riders from using transit for purposes other than essential work, medical appointments, or pharmacy/grocery supplies. The proposed hours will meet the demand of those using transit to commute to work and when essential businesses are open.” At Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, new hours of operation were approved.  Transit will continue to be free, rear door entry only, passengers limited to 8 and 2 meter spacing required.  Similarly, the demand for Wheels has dropped so its service hours will also… Read complete articleTransit Hours to be reduced