On-demand transit in North Grenville, Ont. exceeds expectations [Video]

North Grenville, Ont. is considering the addition of a second on-demand transit bus as desire for the new system exceeds expectations.

NGTransit was implemented earlier this year. It’s a six-seat bus with room for two wheelchairs and unlike a traditional bus that serves specific stops, it operates by a curb-to-curb service.

“In many respects, it’s a victim of its own success,” said North Grenville deputy mayor John Barclay.

Riders sign up for the service online, either through the municipality’s website or a mobile app. Currently, there is only one bus in service but demand is rising.

According to a report presented at the municipality’s council meeting last week, the first-year ridership projection was reached in just 6 months.

“It’s gone really well,” said Hillary Geneau, the municipality’s director of corporate services.

Inside an on-demand bus …