In 1999, an individual Métis began a feasibility study into owning and operating a privately owned and operated public transit system.
The feasibility study showed that a need existed to provide such a service and Métis Transit was formed.
Here is a brief introduction to Métis Transit.
What is Métis Transit Ltd?
Métis Transit Ltd is Canada's first National Aboriginal owned and operated municipal-style public transit system and is owned and operated by Métis. This system is designed to be a community based transit system.
Why is it called Métis Transit?
As a community of People who care, this transit system is designed with the same caring and understanding of the Métis People. The concept of Métis Transit was done by a Métis person with a vision and an entrepreneurial spirit.
There will also be a chance for the community to have their say by requesting additional service, bus stops, community recycling bins and more.
Who will be part of Métis Transit?
This system is designed to provide a training ground for the Aboriginal, Métis and the local Community by providing direct and in-direct jobs.
Where will Métis Transit be provided?
Service will be provided in communities that have requested our service. Through a process, it will be determined if the community can sustain a community-based public transit system. If the public consultation process shows that our service is needed, then the process to introduce our community-based transit service shall commence. Watch our web site and your local newspapers to see where our service is being provided.
How will Métis Transit be different?
As a community-based transit system, Métis Transit will create special "Community Days". These "Community Days" are designed to help and promote local community groups and events.
Additionally, a "Community Transit Advisory Committee" will be formed in each community. This committee will be made up of members of the general public, with one person from each age group (Children, Student, Adult, Senior) and will meet once per month to provide feedback from the general public.
Métis Transit will also be promoting the Aboriginal Community through its Cultural Division. There is also an on-line store which promotes Aboriginal Artists and their work.
The company is currently at the start-up stage. The main objective of this private for-profit, community-based corporation is to provide transit service where no municipal transit system currently exists. The company is owned and operated by members of the Aboriginal Communities (Métis, First Nations) and managed by a skilled and experienced management team.
The company has letters of support from, the former Premier of Ontario, and current Members of Parliament to provide public transit service.
An initial investment of $2,000,000 at this early start up stage presents an opportunity for the investor to be part of a business that is currently needed and has the potential to grow, at a steady rate.
Métis Transit Ltd projected revenue will not only be based on fares but also on the advertising revenue received from inside and outside of buses, at bus stop schedules, on the web site, and much more.
Additionally, there will also be a chance for the community to have their say by requesting
additional service, bus stops, and much more.
Métis Transit Ltd is currently 100% self-sufficient and receives NO operating funds from any level of Government.
Click here to see some letters and newspaper articles about Metis Transit.
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