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Federal Government Invests $2.8M to Upgrade Rural Transit in Belleville
Ottawa is investing $2.8 million through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to renew Belleville, Ontario's rural transit fleet, with the city contributing $1.135 million — buying two accessible hybrid buses and three accessible minibuses.
Why it matters
The federal government is investing $2.8 million through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) in Belleville, Ontario, to renew its rural transit fleet, with the City of Belleville contributing $1.135 million. The announcement was made jointly by Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette and Mayor Neil Ellis.
The details
The funding will buy two accessible hybrid buses and three accessible minibuses to replace aging vehicles. Ottawa says the investment is on top of existing baseline transit funding.
Context
The release notes that one in five Canadians lives in a rural area and the rural economy accounts for nearly 30% of national GDP, making reliable rural transit vital for work, health care and daily life.
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