Starting Sunday, September 6, 2026, Niagara Transit will run buses on Sundays and statutory holidays for the first time, including Route 25 in Port Colborne. The new service means residents without cars can now use public transit to reach work, appointments, and other services on days when buses previously did not run.
Route 25, known as the Port Colborne Link, connects Port Colborne City Hall to the Welland Bus Terminal. Up to now, it has operated only Monday through Saturday, leaving riders without a transit option one day a week. Niagara Transit says the expansion covers all regional bus routes, Route 751, and the Niagara Transit Plus microtransit service.
The change fulfills a commitment made when the Niagara Transit Commission was formed in 2023, combining several municipal transit systems into one regional service. General Manager Carla Stout said Sunday and holiday service has been one of the most common requests from riders in surveys and public engagement. “We know how important that is to the people who depend on us to get where they need to go,” Stout said.
To support the expanded schedule, Niagara Transit hired and trained 20 new bus operators. Fourteen new buses will be added in 2026, in addition to 27 ordered in 2025. The transit agency says schedules and frequencies on Sundays and holidays may differ from regular weekday and Saturday service. Buses will not run on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Niagara Transit Plus will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.
The single-trip fare remains $3.50, which allows unlimited transfers in any direction for two hours. More information is available on the Niagara Transit website.
