The Link Launches May 3, 2021!
The Link is a pilot project funded through the Province of Ontario. Project partners include Selwyn Township, Curve Lake First Nation, Community Care Peterborough and the City of Peterborough.
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Key Information for Customers
- Check out the easy-to-print Link Flyer with schedules and route maps.
- The Link tickets and passes are valid on both The Link and Peterborough Transit routes for a period of 90 minutes once activated.
- When boarding in Peterborough, customers must notify the bus driver of their intention to transfer to The Link to be charged The Link fare for travel on both Peterborough Transit and The Link. Customers who do not notify the driver at the time of boarding will be charged an additional Peterborough Transit fare.
- Peterborough Transit accepts exact coin fare only (no bills). Please refer to Bus Passes below to pre-purchase tickets and to save money.
- For information about Peterborough Transit services, including The Link, email transitoperations@peterborough.ca or call 705-745-0525.
- In the event of a service disruption or delay, Peterborough Transit updates customers using Twitter (@ptbo_transit) and My Beat.
Route Maps and Schedules | ||||
Please see the route maps below for the most up-to-date information on The Link schedules, bus stops and fares:
Note: On New Year's Eve (December 31st), transit service ends early.
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Bus Passes | ||||
The following bus passes for The Link will be available at select bus pass sales outlets starting Monday April 5th: Bus Passes Sale Outlets:
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Peterborough Transit Connections with The Link | ||||
At Trent, The Link passengers can connect with four different Peterborough Transit routes. These include: Transfers System
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Planning Your Trip | ||||
Selwyn trip times and revised Peterborough Transit times are expected to be available in Google and on the Transit App during the week of April 25. For further information on Peterborough Transit routes, please check the Peterborough Transit website.
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Public Health Requirements for Using Public Transit | ||||
Please be advised that face coverings are mandatory on The Link buses. The health and safety of future passengers and The Link project team is of the upmost importance and we will continue to monitor public health guidelines. | ||||
Service Updates | ||||
In the event of a service disruption or delay, Peterborough Transit updates customers using Twitter (@ptbo_transit) and My Beat. |
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Stops and Accessibility | ||||
Bus boarding and exiting procedures for The Link service is different from Peterborough Transit procedures. Customers will be required to exit the front door of the bus and step away from the vehicle and safely off to the side of the road. Customers should wait until the bus pulls away before attempting to cross the roadway and only after they can clearly see all traffic. Customers are reminded that when riding the bus inside the City of Peterborough they are to exit using the rear door (except for mobility customers).
All buses owned and operated by Peterborough Transit are fully accessible. All bus stops on The Link service are not fully accessible. Accessible bus stops include:
Please refer to the route maps for further information on bus stops accessibility. |
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Travelling Safely on The Link | ||||
Please be advised that face coverings are mandatory on The Link buses. The health and safety of future passengers and The Link project team is of the upmost importance and we will continue to monitor public health guidelines. | ||||
Policy on Refunds, Lost & Stolen Cards | ||||
Refunds
Lost and Found
Rules & Guidelines
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Extension Request
The Township and project partners Curve Lake First Nation, Community Care Peterborough and the City of Peterborough have made a formal request to the Ministry of Transportation to extend the granting period to March 2025, allowing 4 years of operating time.
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