Hinton Transit is the
public transportation service in the town of
Hinton in
Alberta
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, Canada, located approximately west of
Edmonton
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along
Highway 16
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* European route E16
* European route E016
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;Parts of the Trans-Canada Highway:
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. Bus service operates on Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Saturdays from 8:00am to 6:00pm. No service is provided on Sundays or
Statutory Holidays.
History
A contract was awarded for an initial 18-month trial period beginning in June, 2007.
The pilot project proved to be more successful than expected, and the town council approved the creation of a permanent transit system at its meeting on June 16, 2009.
The contractor
Cardinal Coach Lines which has since been acquired by
First Canada
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, is responsible for providing the vehicles, drivers and maintenance.
References
Hinton, Alberta
Transit agencies in Alberta
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