Milton Transit is asking riders to help keep bus stops clean and accessible as the spring season begins. In a rider alert issued on April 17, 2026, the transit service encouraged commuters to take their garbage with them and use provided onboard receptacles while riding to maintain the quality of public spaces.
The Town of Milton, which oversees the transit division, emphasizes that keeping the system clean is a shared responsibility. The local bus service, where operations and fleet maintenance are managed by PWTransit Canada, provides both conventional and specialized accessible travel options for residents.
This request comes as the transit system continues to navigate changes in ridership. While the service reached a milestone of over 1 million trips in 2024, ridership saw an approximate 10 percent decline in 2025. According to municipal officials, this drop was largely attributed to a decrease in international student enrollment, which particularly impacted usage on Route 2 serving Conestoga College.
Despite the fluctuation in ridership and a 14 percent increase in operating costs, which reached over $12.9 million in 2025, the municipality remains committed to growth. The Milton Town Council has approved a multi-year service plan aimed at expanding transit access. Under the direction of Tony D’Alessandro, the Director of Transit Services, this plan has already introduced Sunday service and extended evening hours, with the acquisition of seven new buses intended for further service expansion in 2026.
