Leamington-to-Windsor transit resuming cash-only fares

LEAMINGTON — On Monday October 19, the Leamington to Windsor (LTW) Transit service will return to front-door boarding and begin cash-only fare collection.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LTW passengers have been riding free and boarding the bus through the rear door since the service resumed in September.

Exact cash-only fare collection will begin Monday, October 19. Fares for the service are $10 for a one-way trip or $15 for a round-trip (same day only).

The LTW transit drivers do not carry cash, cannot make change and overpayments are not reimbursed.

Leamington municipal facilities remain closed to the public, except for by appointment-only, and therefore transit cards cannot be purchased or reloaded at this time.

Protective barriers are being installed to ensure employee safety while maintaining sightlines and visibility for drivers.

Passengers will be asked to follow a one-way flow, boarding through the front of the vehicle and exiting through the rear doors. Exceptions will be made, enabling customers with mobility issues to exit through the front of the bus.

Following the best advice of public health experts, the mandatory mask policy will remain in effect indefinitely and capacity limitations will continue to allow for physical distancing on board. It is mandatory for LTW passengers to wear a non-medical mask on the bus.

Exemptions will be for children under the age of two and persons with disabilities or medical conditions that prevent a person from wearing a face mask.