About Transit

For more than 150 years, public transit has helped shape how Windsor connects, grows, and moves. What began as horse-drawn streetcars has evolved into a modern, accessible bus network serving communities across Windsor–Essex County.

Today, Transit Windsor provides safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation for Windsor and surrounding municipalities, supporting everyday trips to work, school, services, and community destinations.

Our Mission

Transit Windsor is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable public transit through continuous improvement in:

• Customer care
• Environmental stewardship
• Employee excellence

A Legacy of Moving Windsor-Essex

Public transit in Windsor-Essex dates back to 1874, when the Sandwich and Windsor Passenger Railway Company first began operating streetcars. Over the decades, the system expanded into one of Canada’s most extensive interurban networks, connecting Windsor to Tecumseh, Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, and Leamington.

Operating under the name Sandwich, Windsor & Amherstburg Railway (SW&A), the system transitioned from horse-drawn cars to steam, then to electric streetcars, and ultimately to buses by 1939, reflecting changing technology and travel needs.

In 1977, the service officially became Transit Windsor, marking the beginning of a modern era focused on bus-based public transportation.

Remnants of this history remain visible today. From preserved streetcar rails embedded in city streets to the restoration of Streetcar No. 351, now on display along Windsor’s riverfront as a reminder of the city’s transit heritage.

Serving the Community Today

Transit Windsor now operates a fully accessible bus system serving:

• The City of Windsor
• LaSalle
• Essex
• Kingsville
• Amherstburg
• Leamington

Our fleet is 100% accessible, and accessibility continues to be a core consideration in service planning, fleet investment, and customer experience.

Welcome Aboard

Every year Transit Windsor travels more than 5.5 million kilometres throughout our community. During peak weekday travel times, we have 86 buses on the road and 72 buses during weekend and evening peak travel times. This is accomplished with a fleet of 117 buses, all of which are fully accessible.

Taking you to your destination quickly and safely is our priority. Please be patient during adverse weather and traffic delays. You should make reasonable allowances when arriving at boarding points.