Finance committee  I'd like to echo those comments. The only other thing I might add is the importance of interjurisdictional coordination at the provincial level, at the municipal level and at the federal level. I think that's a key piece of this puzzle so that all programs are rolled out effectiv

Finance committee  It would probably be in the order of perhaps 10,000 rides.

Finance committee  Perhaps there would be 20,000 or something in that order.

Finance committee  Clearly, there have been implications in terms of the self-funding. Winnipeg Transit is largely funded by fare-box revenue. Approximately 60% of regular transit operations are funded from fare-box revenue. That revenue has been impacted substantially, and many of our programs are

Finance committee  Like other transit agencies across the country, we've undertaken measures in communication via social media and onboard signage to communicate proper protocols in terms of spacing, in terms of not boarding if sick, and otherwise. We've undertaken substantive initiatives in terms

Finance committee  Much of the capital budgeting for bus acquisitions had been approved and identified in advance of 2020, so in this immediate year there's probably not an immediate implication. That said, given some of the long-term implications of the funding and the availability of working cash

Finance committee  In terms of any direct subsidies supporting operations, no, there isn't support in that regard. In terms of laid-off employees, there are of course programs available to help support those staff.

Finance committee  Normal weekday ridership would be somewhere between 150,000 to 200,000. It would be approximately 150,000 rides per normal weekday ridership. Of course, what we're seeing now is, to repeat what we've often heard, unprecedented in all municipal services, particularly in transit. T

Finance committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. Thank you for the invitation to join you today. The City of Winnipeg appreciates the opportunity to appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance this afternoon. I'd like to provide you with a brief over