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Coronavirus: GO Transit further reducing service temporarily after 90% ridership drop

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As the province continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, GO Transit has announced a further reduction in service amid a major ridership drop.

Metrolinx spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins told Global News in a statement that with ridership being down by approximately 90 per cent compared to this time last year, adjustments will be made to train and bus services as of Wednesday.

Trains will continue to serve all train stations except for West Harbour GO station in Hamilton, which will periodically be served by Route 18 GO buses.

Buses will continue to serve all routes. Some routes will see service every 60 to 90 minutes. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Click here to check the schedules for your

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