The Ontario government is doubling its support for the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF), increasing funding from $5 million to $10 million each year for the next three years.
This $30 million investment will help rural and underserved communities create safe and reliable transit services, connecting more people to jobs, housing, and essential services while supporting Ontario’s economy.
The OTIF helps start and expand transit projects, including new bus routes, on-demand rideshare services, and door-to-door transportation. Municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations can use the fund to provide reliable transit, especially in rural areas. Applicants can apply online for funding lasting up to five years to address gaps in transit services in their communities.
Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, emphasized that reliable transit is essential for small towns and rural communities, helping people get to work, medical appointments, or visit family.
The government says this funding is part of a larger plan to attract jobs and investment, keep life affordable, and make targeted investments in key public services that support Ontario’s long-term prosperity.
