Fate of Tunnel Bus, connecting Detroit, Windsor, up in air
A cross-border transit service that brings Canadians to Detroit and its sporting events and U.S. residents to the Windsor area might be discontinued.
The Tunnel Bus, which is operated by Transit Windsor, could become a casualty of budget wrangling in Windsor. The Tunnel Bus operates on a one-hour schedule between Windsor and Detroit and costs $10 (Canadian or American) each way.
Its potential fate has caught the attention of transit advocates on both sides of the border.
Josh Sankarlal, of Activate Transit Windsor Essex, said his advocacy group is trying to raise awareness around the issue. He said some people use the service for commuting, while others use it to connect with special events.
He was critical of the process to date and the city of Windsor’s approach.
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