PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Metro Transit Service for Natal Day, Buskers & Special Concerts

(Wednesday, July 28, 2010) Halifax, NS - Metro Transit will offer extended service on the Alderney Ferry to accommodate citizens attending Natal Day Weekend celebrations, 2010 Halifax International Busker Festival and special concerts. The Woodside Ferry will offer regular service. Conventional bus routes will be supplemented as required by passenger demand.

The extended Alderney Ferry service includes:

Friday, July 30:
Regular weekday service*

Saturday, July 31:
6:30 am - 2:00 pm (every 30 minutes)
2:00 pm - 12:00 am (every 15 minutes)*

Sunday, August 1:
10:00 am - 12:00 am (every 30 minutes)*

Monday, August 2:
7:30 am - 12:15 pm (every 30 minutes)
12:15 pm - 6:15 pm (every 15 minutes)*
6:15 pm - 12:00 am (every 30 minutes)

Friday, August 6:
6:30 am - 7:00 am (every 30 minutes)
7:00 am - 9:30 am (every 15 minutes)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm (every 30 minutes)
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (every 15 minutes)*
10:00 pm - 12:00 am (every 30 minutes)

Saturday, August 7:
6:30 am - 2:00 pm (every 30 minutes)
2:00 pm - 12:00 am (every 15 minutes)*

Sunday, August 8:
10:00 am - 12:00 am (every 30 minutes)*

Sunday, August 15:
10:00 am - 7:30 pm (every 30 minutes)*

*Service frequency will be adjusted as needed to meet passenger demand.

For more information on Metro Transit bus and ferry services, visit www.halifax.ca/metrotransit.

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Contact :
Tiffany Chase
Metro Transit
902.490.5057