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within the town,” he states. “We are also looking to expand our demand-type service, which is implemented in a zone with low density, or low demand for transit, and can be hailed at any time by customers. They are picked up at their curb address or location and taken to any other address in the zone, or to transit hubs that connect to the greater transit network. That on-demand service, along with more gridding of our system, will create a whole family of services available to residents and that can be used at any time they need to travel. It will create a greater synergy of connections, not just at major hubs, but through the entire network.” With the increase in ridership, the growing electric fleet, and the initiatives that are forthcoming for Oakville Transit, Kawun is understandably optimistic about the future. “We are now carrying the most people we’ve ever carried in Oakville Transit’s history,” he elaborates. 9 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12 OAKVI LLE TRANSI T