June 2, 2022 10:22pm
A new PC Connect App will benefit riders in Perth County, the City of Stratford, the Town of St. Marys and the Municipality of North Perth.
This new app will allow PC Connect riders to pre-book a trip, pay for their fare using a variety of different payment methods, track the bus location in real-time, and receive service notifications.
The new booking app technology can be used on a browser or mobile device. It is powered by Blaise Transit, a Canadian on-demand transit software solution that provides both a mobile and web app for riders.
PC Connect is a fixed-route public transit service operating 5 routes with stops throughout Perth County, Stratford, St. Marys, Kitchener/Waterloo and London.
To date, PC Connect has provided over 6,000 rides, and has enabled residents to stay connected to their communities, access employment and social programs, attend appointments, visit friends and family, and maintain an independent and active lifestyle.
“We are thrilled to introduce a digital app to PC Connect, and are confident that this new technology integration will enable our PC Connect riders to travel more conveniently than ever before. The app integration is not only expected to enhance the PC Connect rider experience, but is also expected to contribute to the long-term sustainability and economic viability of the PC Connect Community Transportation program.” Maggie Martin, Transit Project Coordinator.
With a few easy steps, riders can download the free Blaise Transit app, pre-book, manage, and pay for their trips online. Riders without a smartphone or internet access can continue to contact the PC Connect call center, or simply arrive at a PC Connect bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Perth County joins municipalities, such as Tecumseh, Leamington, Prescott and Russell, Dieppe and other Canadian cities, currently using Blaise Transit’s technology, to offer transit services in an enhanced and sustainable way.
For more information on how to download the app, and for regular updates on PC Connect, please visit www.perthcounty.ca/pcconnect
