Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services

Early years Sault Ste. Marie transit services since 1888: • 1888–1903: Sault Sainte Marie Electric Light and Transit Company • 1903–1942: International Transit Company (the last day of streetcar service was 31 October 1942) • 1942–1964: Algoma Steel Corporation Transit • 1964 to present: Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services operated by the City of Sault Ste. Marie Recent history In 2020, the City of Sault Ste. Marie announced that it was planning to relocate the main municipal bus terminal from Dennis Street to Huron Street where the current bus maintenance facility is. ==Routes==

Current All routes start and end at the Downtown Transit Terminal located at Queen Street and Dennis Street. Frequencies All regular routes operate every 30 minutes during weekdays until 7 pm. Regular routes operate every hour weekdays after 7 pm and on weekends. The Central Community Bus operates every hour, Monday-Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Pointe des Chênes bus operates as a pilot during the summer of 2021 on weekends and holidays from June 26, 2021, until September 5, 2021 (except Canada Day). It operates 3 trips, one in the morning, afternoon, and early evening. == Terminals ==

Downtown Terminal (Queen and Dennis Terminal) All routes start and end at the Downtown Terminal. This terminal offers an indoor waiting area, washrooms, shop, and driver facilities. The terminal has 6 bays. The terminal is in poor condition and is due to be replaced. There are also ongoing safety concerns, with the terminal staffed by a security guard. The terminal is also not accessible to passengers with disabilities. Northern Transfer Hub The Northern Transfer Hub opened on 3 May 2021. The Hub features a heated waiting shelter and 4 bus bays. The Hub is located on the Sault College campus providing service to the growing student population and area residents. The Hub is served by routes 2, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7, Point des Chenes, and the Central Community Bus. ==Incidents==

File:Queen Street streetcar, Sault Sainte Marie -a.jpg|Streetcar on Queen Street in 1900s File:Passing streetcars, Sault Sainte Marie -a.jpg|Streetcar on Queen Street in 1910s File:1950's ssm bus.jpg|Buses garage in 1950s File:Sault Transit bus terminal.JPG|Bus (133) parking at Queen Terminal in 2010 ==See also==