Midland, Penetanguishene halt microtransit rollout following review

Midland, Penetanguishene halt microtransit rollout following review

The Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene have decided not to move forward with a proposed microtransit initiative after a comprehensive due diligence review raised concerns about the project's operational and financial viability. The decision comes several months after both councils approved a hybrid transit model in March 2026 that would have combined traditional fixed-route bus service with an on-demand microtransit system. That approval was c…