At this afternoon’s (Sept. 8) meeting, members of council will be asked to extend by three years the current contract with Voyago, the operator of transit services for St. Thomas.
The existing five-year deal expires at the end of this year, but includes provisions for a potential three-year extension, followed by an additional two-year extension, both contingent upon mutual agreement between the city and Voyago.
The firm is contracted to provide the following:
- Daily operation of the city’s conventional, parallel, and demand-responsive transit (DRT) services
- Contracted maintenance and fleet capacity coverage for transit vehicles
- Rental of the main floor and garage located at 614 Talbot Street.
The contract extension would run through the end of 2028 and includes the option to electrify bus operations.
According to the report to council from Matthew Vriens, Manager of Transportation, “Pricing for labour and equipment is to be adjusted in accordance with the annual CPI (Consumer Price Index). The projected total contract value over the three-year extended term is estimated at $6.2 million.”
The public portion of the meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the council chamber at city hall.
Written by Ian McCallum
