Ontario Northland will soon be providing the only seamless, scheduled passenger bus service between Ottawa and Thunder Bay.

The province has announced ONTC buses will be running return service six days a week between White River and Thunder Bay, with the new route starting this spring.

It will include direct stops at hospitals, post-secondary schools and other community hubs.

“Our government understands just how important reliable, affordable transportation is to the people of Northern Ontario and we are proud to expand ONTC service into the northwest,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. “This new bus route to Thunder Bay will keep more communities connected and will better serve the northwestern region.”

“Our government is delivering on our commitment to build a better transportation network in Northern Ontario that connects people to jobs and critical services,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Launching a new bus route between White River and Thunder Bay will make it easier for people to get where they need to go, while supporting a strong economy.”

“We are providing essential connections for passengers, helping to better connect the north with the rest of the province. Our friendly drivers, free Wifi, on-board washrooms and new coaches are just a few reasons passengers will be amazed at their experience on an Ontario Northland motor coach,” said Corina Moore, ONTC President and Chief Executive Officer. “Expanding our services into the northwest to Thunder Bay and providing a seamless link between the communities along Highway 17 from Ottawa is critical to northerners since the departure of Greyhound.”

The new schedule for service to Thunder Bay will begin in April 2020.

 

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