Edmonton Bus Route Report Cards: On-Time Performance & Rider Feedback

0:00Edmonton's latest bus route report cards are out, dropping data from fall 2025 on 122 routes. They tracked rides from August 31 to November 29, skipping three weeks during the Alberta teacher's strike. On time means leaving timing points one minute early up to five minutes late. Top routes nailed it 95% of the time, but the worst ones barely hit 32%. Some heavy hitters lagged like route eight from Abbott's field to the university, which only clocked 67% on weekdays despite, hauling over 13,000 riders daily. Express lines took a beating two route one 10X from Oaklares to downtown at 65.2% and the bottom one route 900. X from Lewis Farms to downtown, scraping by a 57.4% on weekdays, dropping to 32.4 on Saturdays. Riders know the pain when bus is ghost you, especially on busy paths like White Avenue or Northside Loops, serving spots

1:01like Northgate and Belvedere. These delays hit commuters hard, turning quick trips into weights that mess up your day. Overall, buses are running better than pre-pandemic levels back in 2019, but the city average slipped from 86% in 20. 23 to 83% now. The report cards also break down ridership, crowding, and frequencies beyond just punctuality. Check your route score online and see if it matches your rides. These numbers could shape how the city tweaks service moving forward. From your city powered by AI, this is Canada News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.