TRANSIT SERVICE AND THE CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS AT DIEFENBAKER PARK
For Immediate
Release: June 30, 2014
Travel on Saskatoon Transit for fast, convenient service to and from the Canada Day celebrations at Diefenbaker Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Customers are reminded that adjustments to routes and schedules began on June 29, and that Routes 1 and 17 will be running in the vicinity of Diefenbaker Park on their regular Sunday/Holiday service until 9:00 p.m. Normal fares apply.
After the fireworks, catch a free ride from Diefenbaker Park with Saskatoon Transit.
Saskatoon Transit is pleased to provide special night service free-of-charge from Diefenbaker Park to the four quadrants of Saskatoon following the fireworks show on July 1. Four special routes will leave Diefenbaker Park (St. Henry Avenue) approximately 15 minutes after the fireworks show is over. Buses will follow a designated route and will stop on request at bus stops or locations where it is safe to stop.
Bus #1 – will travel to the Downtown Terminal, then continue on 2nd Avenue and Warman Road and will end at the Lawson Terminal
Bus #2 – will travel to the Downtown Terminal, then continue on 22nd Street and will end at the Confederation Terminal
Bus #3 – will travel via Ruth Street to the Market Mall Terminal, then continue on Taylor Street and Acadia Drive and will end at the Centre Mall Terminal
Bus #4 – will travel via 8th Street to the Centre Mall Terminal, then continue on to Central Avenue and 115th Street and will end at the bus stop at Berini Drive and 115th Street
For more information call Customer Service at 306-975-3100.
Access Transit will also provide additional service until midnight on Canada Day, July 1, for the fireworks at Diefenbaker Park. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal booking procedures. Access Transit customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.
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