Leamington extends transit hours for summer events

The Municipality of Leamington is extending its LTGO on-demand transit service hours to bring residents to and from summer events.

Beginning with the first Mill St. Market being held on Friday, June 17, LTGO transit hours will be extended until 11 pm to get residents to and from the event.

Transit hours will also be extended to 11 p.m. for summer concerts at the Sunset Amphitheatre, and until 12:30 am during the Hogs for Hospice weekend beginning Thursday, July 28.

Customers can download the free Blaise Transit app or call 519-325- 5960 to book a ride for themselves and up to nine guests.

Customers can book a trip up to seven days in advance, or a minimum of 45 minutes before their departure time if booking for a same-day ride.

Once booked, the bus will pick up and drop off at 118 pre-set locations throughout Leamington. Rides are $3 for adults and $2.50 for seniors and students (valid student ID required).

Residents planning to use the service during extended hours are encouraged to book up to seven days in advance to avoid rejections.

“We know parking can be challenging during special events, especially at our waterfront during concerts and the Hogs for Hospice weekend,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “We want residents to leave their cars at home and take our new convenient on-demand transit service to enjoy everything Leamington has to offer.”

“Extending our transit hours for summer events is a great way to get residents familiar with using the new on-demand service and provides them with a reliable and safe transportation option, especially for those who may want to enjoy a few drinks,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer.

The LTGO extended hours schedule is as follows:

• Fri. June 17: 6 am-11 pm for the Mill St. Market.

• Sat. June 18: 7 am-11 pm for Onthe42 Summer

Concert at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

• Fri. July 1: 7 am-11 pm for Onthe42 Summer Concert and Canada Day fireworks at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

• Sat. July 23: 7 am-11 pm for Onthe42 Summer Concert at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

• Thurs. July 28: 6 am- 12:30 am for Hogs for Hospice events.

• Fri. July 29: 6 am- 12:30 am for Hogs for Hospice events.

• Sat. July 30: 7 am- 12:30 am for Hogs for Hospice events.

• Sat. Aug. 6: 7 am- 11:30 pm for a concert at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

• Fri. Aug. 19: 6 am-11 pm for the Mill St. Market.

• Sat. Aug. 27: 7 am-11 pm for Onthe42 Summer Concert at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

• Sat. Sept. 3: 7 am- 12:30 am for a concert at the Sunset Amphitheatre.

For information about the LTGO on-demand transit services, visit www.leamington.ca/ LTGO. For summer event details, visit www.leamington.ca/events.