News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – Since February 2019, the City of Hamilton, and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 which represents HSR bus operators, mechanics and other transit workers have been working together at the bargaining table to reach a negotiated contract settlement. For six days, that began on October 31, the parties have been accompanied by a provincially appointed conciliation officer requested to assist the parties in reaching a settlement. Unfortunately, a settlement could not be reached.

HAMILTON, ON – Earlier today, representatives from Mohawk College and Trapeze Group North America joined City of Hamilton staff at the HSR’s Mountain Transit Centre to congratulate Maurice Powell on his 50th Anniversary as an Operator with the HSR. This achievement makes him the first transit operator, and only second employee in the history of the City of Hamilton, to reach the 50 year service milestone.

HAMILTON, ON – Monday August 19th, 2019 marks a significant day for Transit. 50 years ago, Operator Maurice Powell joined the HSR - making him the first transit operator, and only second employee in the history of the City of Hamilton to reach this milestone! Joined by staff, family and friends, Hamilton City Council recognized Maurice at the start of their Council meeting this morning.

HAMILTON - HSR began testing electric buses at the beginning of December 2018. This week we have an Ebus from Proterra, the second model (of three,) that we will be testing over the next few months.

Hamilton, ON - On Tuesday January 22nd, 2019, the City of Hamilton’s Transit Division begins a comprehensive community engagement campaign to (Re)envision the HSR. We want to hear from as many of our past, current and potential customers as possible to hear what they have to say about this important city-building initiative, and to learn what they need from our transit service today and in the future.

HAMILTON, ON – In a continuing effort to improve the experience of our customers, HSR will offer free late-night service on most routes until approximately 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. This late night-service will ensure our customers have safe transportation home after they ring in 2019. Customers can ride the HSR for free starting at 6 pm on December 31, 2018. HSR will run all routes that typically run on Sundays on New Year’s Eve, with the last buses running until approximately 2:30 am. View the latest Bus News for HSR Holiday schedules.

Hamilton, ON -  Starting this week, we began testing an electric bus, operating on various routes across the city. This model is one of three that HSR will be testing over the next few months.

HAMILTON, ON – We’re listening. Our customers are important to us, and as a result of the feedback we’ve received we are excited to announce the extended hours of the MacNab Transit Terminal to be consistent with our service hours. Starting Monday September 24, 2018 the hours will be: Monday through Saturday 5 am to 1:30 am and Sunday & Holidays 5 am to 12:30 am.

HAMILTON, ON – This Saturday, the HSR will offer free rides for ticket holders heading to the Arkells Rally at Tim Hortons Field. Fans can show their ticket to the driver when boarding the bus for a ride to and from the rally. The ticket-to-ride will run from 3 pm until end of regularly scheduled Saturday service at approximately 2 am.