Grand River Transit (GRT) will begin to collect fares again on buses and the ION LRT beginning June 1. Waterloo regional council approved the move during its council meeting on Wednesday night.

The decision means that people will no longer board buses from the rear. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] GRT was made free in April as a way to protect employees and as a measure to provide financial relief for residents amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Since then, the region says a number of safety measures have been introduced to protect employees and residents. It says Lexan barriers have been installed on buses that are similar to those seen in retail stores.

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