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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Ron Giofu
People can now take the 605 if they want to go to Windsor or travel around Amherstburg. Thanks to a two-year pilot project involving the Town of Amherstburg, City of Windsor and Transit Windsor, bus service has returned to the community for the first time in over 40 years with it being known as Route 605. An official launch was held Tuesday morning at the Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare terminal with Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Transit Windsor general manager Tyson Cragg addressing the media, town officials and city representatives. “Amherstburg and Windsor have a long history of public transit,” said DiCarlo. DiCarlo pointed out transit between the town and city dates back as far as the late 1800’s and what began with streetcars along the route switched to buses in 1938. Bus service between Amherstburg and Windsor continued until the late 1970’s before returning Tuesday morning. “Amherstburg is thrilled and grateful to partner with the City of Windsor to make public transportation available to our community,” he said. DiCarlo said for those without a vehicle or seniors who may not feel comfortable driving to Windsor or around Amherstburg anymore, the choice of being able to ride the bus is “empowering” and “adds value to a person’s lifestyle.” “For the residents of Amherstburg, this service will be used beyond our municipal boundaries,” he said, “increasing opportunities to visit, shop, go to school or work and the ability to connect with family and friends.” DiCarlo added it will also allow Windsor residents similar opportunities, as they can come to Amherstburg to visit, shop or attend various festivals offered in town.
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(Above) Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo stands outside Bus #605 Tuesday morning. That is the route that will bring people back and forth between Amherstburg and Windsor. (Right) Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens addresses the media and staff from Amherstburg and Windsor that were in attendance at the launch of bus service between the two municipalities. Also pictured are Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and Transit Windsor executive director Tyson Cragg.
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