Extended Transit Coming To Muskoka
Seven routes to help residents get to the main communities
Getting around Muskoka gets easier in mid-January. Muskoka Extended Transit – The MET – will help people in rural areas get to the main communities. “Many organizations have long expressed concern about transportation options in Muskoka”, says Rick Williams, Commissioner of Community Services at the District Municipality of Muskoka. “Many people of low income or with disabilities have problems in getting to services, recreation or visiting friends. This new service is intended to help change that and enable all people to move more flexibly within Muskoka.” The MET is a pilot project funded by MTO until March 2017. Routes and fares are as follows. There will seven routes throughout Muskoka – some routes travelling once per week , others every 1st and 3rd week of the month. Days of travel will be either on a Tuesday or Thursday. Routes and fares as follows:
ROUTES
Route 1 –Dorset/Dwight to Huntsville (will travel weekly on a Tuesday)
Route 2 –Baysville to Huntsville (will travel weekly on a Tuesday)
Route 3 –Severn Bridge to Gravenhurst (will travel weekly on a Thursday)
Route 4 –Glen Orchard to Gravenhurst (will travel weekly on a Tuesday)
Route 5 –Vankoughnet to Bracebridge (will travel 1 stand3 rdweek of the month on a Tuesday)
Route 6 –MacTier to Bracebridge(will travel weekly on a Thursday)
Route 7 –Honey Harbour to Midland (will travel 1 stand 3 rdweek of the month on a Tuesday)
Fares – Cash Only
Adults – $3.00 one way or $5.00 Return
Teens 13–18 – $2.00 one way or return
Children under 12 – $1.00 one way or return
Preschoolers – Travel Free
