Windsor tunnel bus to Detroit shutting down Aug. 31
Why it matters: The tunnel bus has operated seven days a week, offering an affordable way (at $10 each way) for both Canadians and Detroiters to cross the border.
State of play: Windsor is shutting it down as of Aug. 31.
The city's other cross-border bus to Detroit for special events, such as select concerts and sporting events, will continue through mid-December.
Catch up quick: Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens cut the service in his 2025 budget because he said the city could no longer afford it. He also cited trade tensions with the United States, CBC News reported.
Windsor City Council tried to maintain the route by raising the fare to $20, but Dilkens vetoed the move earlier this year, triggering the six-month process of winding it down.
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