**** HRM Media Release
UPDATE: PSA – Halifax Transit temporary service disruptions
UPDATE: Beginning Thursday, Dec. 30, both the Woodside and Alderney ferries will be reduced to 30-minute service due to resourcing challenges resulting from mounting positive COVID-19 cases amongst Halifax Transit staff, employee exposures, provincially mandated self-isolation and testing requirements. This change will remain in place until further notice.
For the most up-to-date information on service disruptions and a full list of cancellations, residents can visit halifax.ca or follow @hfxtransit and @hfxtransitalert on Twitter.
Public Service Announcement
Halifax Transit temporary service disruptions
Monday, December 20, 2021 (Halifax, NS) – Based on current staff availability, Halifax Transit anticipates conventional bus service and ferry service will be impacted over the coming weeks.
Staff are working diligently to minimize service loss, and provide as much notice as possible to passengers. Based on current staffing levels, it is expected service loss on conventional bus service will continue for at least the next two weeks.
As a result, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 21, a number of trips are being cancelled in an effort to provide more certainty to passengers and allow them to plan ahead. As of Thursday, Dec. 30 a number of additional Halifax Transit conventional bus trips will be cancelled. A full list of cancelled trips can be found here: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/service-disruptions
As a reminder, ferry service is also expected to run at reduced capacity for approximately two weeks.
For the most up-to-date information on service disruptions, residents can visit halifax.ca or follow @hfxtransit and @hfxtransitalert on Twitter.
