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In regard to the proposed swipe card system, originally positioned as a potential replacement to the simple but vulnerable flashing of the WatCard as a means of entry, an upgrade is still in the works. "At this point, it’s still uncertain whether we will continue the current procedure, implement a swipe card system, or implement other possibilities," said Royal.
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I can't wait for this! It's about time our fare system gets modified.
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Originally Posted by WaterlooInvestor
For students still at a loss to effectively navigate the available route maps and schedules, expect a GRT interactive trip planner to be available online soon.
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We've all heard and seen the words "GRT Online trip planner", and "coming soon" in the same sentence now for about 2.5 years!
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Originally Posted by WaterlooInvestor
"The system is currently in testing," said Beniston, "but will be rolling out this winter." Expect it to be similar to the system used by the City of Brampton.
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Brampton's online trip planner is pretty good, with a fair amount of detail and maps, unline Ottawa's
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http://grt.ca/web/transit.nsf/$All/C0027D8A26AFA603852573EF00235BBD?OpenDocument
February 14, 2008
1:00 a.m.
Region of Waterloo and CAW Local 4304 reach tentative agreement
Waterloo Region - A tentative agreement has been reached between the Region of Waterloo and Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Union Local 4304, Grand River Transit/MobilityPLUS, operators, dispatchers, fleet mechanics and service attendants. Ratification dates have yet to be set.
Having reached this agreement, all services will continue as scheduled.
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For more information please contact:
Bryan Stortz, Director, Corporate Communications, 519-575-4408
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C'mon people, we all saw this coming
. Strikes are always avoided at the last minute, literally.