GRT: Grand River Transit

We will be operating on a holiday service schedule on Monday, Oct. 12 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Holiday service is noted on all route schedules. Customer service locations will be closed.

Routes 1, 6, 8, 20 and 204 will be on detour for the Oktoberfest parade. Visit grt.ca/detours for details. Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re making changes to help buses move through busy intersections more easily and keep trips moving. New transit priority measures are coming to several locations across the Region!

Learn more about transit priority, including current and upcoming locations, at grt.ca/transit-priority.

The new Every Child Matters bus was unveiled earlier today at a walk marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This year’s bus features artwork by Kevin George, an Anishinaabe and Nehiyaw artist from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, now living in Waterloo Region.

The art speaks to both the harms caused by residential schools and the enduring strength and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. It recognizes the grief carried across generations and the ongoing work for reclamation as Indigenous Peoples continue to carry traditions forward and build paths for future generations.

Read more about the artwork: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/news-public-notices-and-council-info/posts/new-grt-bus-will-feature-artwork-from-local-indigenous-artist-for-september-30/

Help Onkel Hans stuff a bus with food donations! Bring cash or food donations to one of the following locations, and get an Oktoberfest pin featuring Onkel Hans and Ryder (while supplies last).

• Friday, Oct. 2, 5-8 p.m. before the Kitchener Rangers game at The Aud
• Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. before the Bruce Cockburn concert at Centre in the Square
• Donations will also be accepted during the Oktoberfest parade on Oct. 12.

Route 20 will be on detour on Wednesday, Sept. 30 for the Every Child Matters walk hosted by The Healing of The Seven Generations.

Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 35 and 204 may experience delays when crossing the walk route.

grt.ca/detours

We’re halfway through the Older Adult Day Pass six-month pilot program! If you’re new to the pilot, people in their 65th year or older can apply for one free day a week of transit travel. Pilot runs until Jan. 5, 2027. Get started at grt.ca/olderadult.

This week is Rail Safety Week. Remember to always stay alert around trains! Look both ways, don’t cross if the lights are flashing, and never walk around barriers.

Hi students! 👋 Welcome to Waterloo Region! Here are some favourite pieces of advice we’ve shared over the years.

Fall service starts Monday, Sept. 7. GRT will be operating on a holiday service schedule on Sept. 7 for the Labour Day holiday. Regular weekday service begins Tuesday, Sept. 8. Holiday service is noted on all route schedules.

Visit grt.ca for more details.