Peterborough Transit Hit Top Ridership Rankings In Canada

The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has recognized Peterborough Transit as the top transit system by ridership for populations under 100,000. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

CUTA’s Canadian Transit Wrapped 2025 year in review, released last Tuesday, celebrates notable milestones, achievements and stories from across Canada’s transit sector. The review highlights transit systems that excel in overall ridership, per-capita use, year-over-year growth, and strong performance.  

This year, Peterborough Transit earned top recognition for ridership among cities with populations under 100,000, recording over 3.7 million rides. 

“Being recognized by CUTA is a meaningful acknowledgment of the dedication of our entire transit team,” said Municipal Operations co-chairs Keith Riel and Don Vassiliadis in a joint statement. “Our drivers, maintenance staff, planners and support teams work hard every day to provide reliable service, and we’re grateful to our riders and the community for their continued support. This recognition highlights the important role public transit plays in our community.” 

“We’re proud to be named number one in transit ridership among Canadian cities under 100,000! Thank you to City Council, Senior Leadership Team, our dedicated drivers and support staff and most importantly, every rider for making this possible,” said Barry Wakeford, Director, Transit Services. 

CUTA connects transit professionals, facilitates knowledge exchange, and provides industry data and research to support the planning, operation, and improvement of transit systems across the country. The association also advocates for the transit sector, promotes best practices, and recognizes the achievements of member agencies through initiatives like awards and year-end highlights.

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