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Winnipeg Transit’s Rough Ride | Winnipeg News
Winnipeg Transit’s bold new transit overhaul, launched in June last year, turned into a commuter nightmare—sparking over 11,000 complaints within nine months, with riders calling it a downgrade that trapped seniors and mobility-impaired citizens at home. Designed to boost efficiency and revenue, the high-frequency shift backfired badly, now projected to slash city revenue by $18 million. Despite early warnings and furious backlash—including one rider warning, “Come winter I’d die”—the city pushed forward, making small tweaks like extended transfers and expanded on-demand zones too late for…
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