Small municipalities are another consideration. My riding is made up of 23 municipalities, which are mostly small towns. Our most important infrastructure is the highway. I have nonetheless spoken to representatives of local agencies, who said that they thought the demand was there, but that the bus service was not frequent enough.
In addition, they want to implement new technologies, special buses. However, provincial and federal regulations stand in the way of acquiring new innovative technologies, such as the mini-buses used in Europe or shared taxis.
Where do those hindrances to acquiring innovative technologies come from?
Is there a way to develop a shared approach or a common strategy between the provinces, the federal government and the municipalities to promote best practices in public transit?