On August 31, 2025, HSR will launch the final phase of its current transit strategy designed to improve reliability, extend service hours, and better meet the needs of our growing City. As a result of these changes, all but one route will meet service standards implemented as part of the 10-Year Local Transit Strategy, representing over 99% of typical customer boardings. These enhancements include:
- Holiday Service: Reintroduction of full holiday service on all routes that currently operate on Sundays, ensuring consistent transit options for any occasion.
- Route 52 Dundas Local: Beginning August 31, this route will provide service seven days a week, including holidays, with extended service hours on weekdays to better serve the community.
- Route 20 A-Line: Service frequency and hours are being increased on this key Airport-to-Waterfront route to accommodate growing demand, including new connections beyond Hamilton as the Airport expands flight offerings.
- Routes 6 Aberdeen, 7 Locke, 8 York, 11 Parkdale, 43 Stone Church, and 51 University: These routes will see increased weekend service and extended hours every day of the week.
- Routes 18 Waterdown, 33 Sanatorium, and 44 Rymal: Planned service improvements will enhance reliability and convenience on these routes.
Key messages:
- HSR is introducing more frequent and consistent service to make travel more convenient and reliable.
- Expanded evening and weekend hours will better support workers, families, students, and seniors across Hamilton.
- These enhancements will improve service quality in several areas of the city, including East Hamilton, Dundas, Waterdown, Upper Hamilton, the area around McMaster University, and along Upper James.
- Restored holiday service and expanded hours reflect HSR’s commitment to supporting those who rely on transit year-round.
Learn more at https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/hsr/riding-hsr
Brad Clark Report 
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