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5 Key Reasons to Contract On-Demand
Demand-based transportation continues to grow in interest, awareness, and real-world application – 5 key reasons to contract on-demand services
Okotoks On-Demand Transit Awarded for Exceptional Service
The Okotoks On-Demand Transit program was recently announced as the winner of the Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence for Service Delivery Innovation by the Government of Alberta.
Webinar: Innovative Transit Solutions for Rural Communities
Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) partnered with Pacific Western Transportation for a discussion about Innovative Transit Solutions for Rural Communities.
Transit Demand in a Global Pandemic
We have all seen, firsthand, the changes in society that have been evident during this unprecedented pandemic. The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected all countries, provinces, and cities in different ways – whether that is in our business and work-life or our social lives. For many, it has meant spending a lot more time at home, making the demand for public transit decrease significantly.
On Demand Transit in Your City: Launch Recap and Lessons Learned
This week we held Part 3 of On Demand Transit in Your City! The webinar was hosted by John Stepovy and James Vine from Pacific Western Transportation, Sarah Feldman from the City of Edmonton, and Hamish Campbell from Via.
BUS NETWORK REDESIGN & ON-DEMAND TRANSIT UPDATE
Article by Sarah Hamilton, City of Edmonton Ward 5 Councillor The Bus Network Redesign came into effect a little over a month ago, and with it came the new On-Demand Transit service. This represents a significant change to the type and level of transit service that...
Leading The Charge With On Demand Transit
Over the years we have been developing and refining our services. In small towns across Canada, on-demand is becoming the new standard for transportation.
On-Demand Transit in your City: Service Design and Operations
Thank you for joining us for Part 2 of 3 webinar series about On Demand Transit! Part 2 was hosted by Dan Finley and James Vine from Pacific Western Group of Companies, Sarah Feldman from City of Edmonton, and Hamish Campbell from Via. For those unable to join us, here is what you missed.
PWT’s Propane Fleet Wins Green Bus Fleet Award
We are excited to announce that PWT Student Division’s propane fleet has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Green Bus Summit Fleet Award in the Large Bus Contractor category!
On Demand Transit as a Solution for your City – Webinar #1
On April 9, 2021, we hosted Part 1 of our 3-part webinar series about On-Demand Transit with the City of Edmonton. If you missed it, don’t worry! Let’s get you caught up with On Demand Transit as a Solution for your City.