Bus battle: City politicians push to take control of London Transit

Bus battle: City politicians push to take control of London Transit
London Free Press
Four city council members want to dissolve London's transit authority, citing a breakdown in the relationship between the long-standing municipally funded agency and city hall.
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Work on big hole in downtown London set to finish early

Work on big hole in downtown London set to finish early
London Free Press
Repairs to a big hole in downtown London that slowed foot traffic to core businesses are expected to wrap up a week ahead of schedule
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Ontario election: Group demands ‘effective’ rent control at London rally

Ontario election: Group demands ‘effective’ rent control at London rally
London Free Press
The anti-poverty and tenants’ rights group is pushing for rent control to become a ballot issue in Thursday’s provincial election
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What’s with the big hole in the middle of downtown London?

What’s with the big hole in the middle of downtown London?
London Free Press
There's a sizable hole in the ground in downtown London, and while it's not a sinkhole, it's still expected to be a headache.
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Free high school bus pass program forges ahead – without LTC input

London Free Press
London Transit Commission may not have enough room on buses for Grade 9 students who will get free buses in September as part of a pilot project.
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Free London Transit passes for east-end high school students set for test ride

London Free Press
Students at an east London high school are a step closer to free rides on London Transit buses after city councillors voted Tuesday to support a pilot program that could open the door for free public transit for all high school students. City council’s strategic priorities and policy committee voted
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Buses are finally rolling into London industrial parks carrying workers to the under-serviced area that has long sought transit for its staff.

London Free Press
Buses are finally rolling into London industrial parks carrying workers to the under-serviced area that has long sought transit for its staff. But they are coming from Middlesex County, as the municipality has expanded, with the financial backing of the province, a bus service to London and St. Thomas and
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Could city council abolish London Transit Commission, take over bus service?

London Free Press
Could transit in London be better operated out of city hall rather than an arm's length commission?
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In blunt terms, London Transit officials warn riders over mayor's budget

London Free Press
London Transit officials have taken the unusual step of warning riders longer waits and other disruptions may loom if it doesn't get a larger funding boost than the one proposed in Mayor Josh Morgan's still-under-debate 2024 budget. Read More
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Learning curve for drivers as bus rapid transit system slowly rolls out

London Free Press
It’s short-term pain for long-term gain when it comes to lengthy road and lane reconstruction to prep London's roads for its bus rapid transit system. Read More
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Growing pains: London's big-ask budget lineup growing

London Free Press
Police, public transit – and now, libraries and cultural groups. Read More
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Tweaked Hyde Park towers approved despite growth, density concerns

London Free Press
A scaled-down proposal for a twin-tower residential development in London's booming northwest won city council approval Tuesday, but still ran into political opposition. Read More
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