Peterborough Transit Tops Ridership Rankings in Canada

Peterborough, ON –The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), the national association representing public transit in Canada for over 120 years, has recognized Peterborough Transit as the top transit system per ridership under 100,000 population. 

CUTA’s Canadian Transit Wrapped 2025 year in review, released December 9, 2025, celebrates notable milestones, achievements and stories from across Canada’s transit sector. The review highlights transit systems that excel in overall ridership, per-capita use, year-over-year growth, and strong performance.  

This year, Peterborough Transit earned top recognition for ridership among cities with populations under 100,000, recording over 3.7 million rides. 

“Being recognized by CUTA is a meaningful acknowledgment of the dedication of our entire transit team,” said Municipal Operations co-chairs Keith Riel and Don Vassiliadis in a joint statement. “Our drivers, maintenance staff, planners and support teams work hard every day to provide reliable service, and we’re grateful to our riders and the community for their continued support. This recognition highlights the important role public transit plays in our community.” 

“We’re proud to be named number one in transit ridership among Canadian cities under 100,000! Thank you to City Council, Senior Leadership Team, our dedicated drivers and support staff and most importantly, every rider for making this possible,” said Barry Wakeford, Director, Transit Services. 

CUTA connects transit professionals, facilitates the exchange of knowledge and provides industry data and research to support the planning, operation and improvement of transit systems across the country. The association also advocates the transit sector, promotes best practices, and recognizes the achievements of member agencies through initiatives like awards and year-end highlights. 

Peterborough Transit’s regular bus routes run seven days a week, and all buses on these routes are fully accessible. Riders can plan trips and track buses in real time online at pt.mytransitride.com, using the My Transit Ride GPS Tracker and trip planner, Google Maps, or the Transit, Subway & Bus Times app. The Transit, Subway & Bus Times app operates independently and is not affiliated with the City of Peterborough. 

Peterborough Transit also offers an Accessible Van Service for riders who qualify due to mobility needs, and The Link rural transit service connects to nearby communities, including Curve Lake First Nation, Lakefield, Ennismore and Bridgenorth.  

More information on Transit service is available at peterborough.ca/transit.