Toronto marked a major milestone this week with the opening of the long-awaited Line 6 Finch West LRT. Hundreds of riders lined up early to be among the first aboard the new 10.3-kilometre line, which connects Etobicoke North to Line 1 and brings rapid transit to communities that have waited decades for better service. Local leaders called the launch a turning point in the city’s largest transit expansion in years, noting that the new line will improve access for students, seniors, and neighbourhoods long underserved by rapid transit. Line 6 is expected to carry about 51,000 riders each day and forms part of Ontario’s broader $70-billion investment in transit.

In Saskatoon, transit innovation is taking a different form. Saskatoon Transit is using an award-winning AI system to catch maintenance issues before they lead to breakdowns. The technology is helping the system save time and money, while keeping buses running more reliably for riders.

Edmonton riders are also seeing major improvements. Transit users can now pay fares with a credit or debit card or a digital wallet, expanding options beyond the Arc card. City officials say the tap-to-pay launch will make transit easier to use and more accessible, especially for new or occasional riders. The region-wide rollout includes daily and monthly fare caps, helping commuters keep costs predictable as they travel across participating municipalities.

Together, these developments reflect how transit systems across Canada are improving service, embracing new technology, and making it easier—and more affordable—for people to move around their communities.