Deseronto Transit

Deseronto Transit

Founded	August 2007
Headquarters	331 Main St., Deseronto, ON, K0K 1X0
Service area	Deseronto
Service type	Bus service
Routes	1
Stops	22
Destinations	Belleville, Greater Napanee, Shannonville
Hubs	Quinte Mall, Belleville
Fleet	4 Mini-Bus Vehicles
Annual ridership	4,745
Operator	Town of Deseronto + Greater Napanee

Deseronto Transit is the public transit system in the town of Deseronto, also connecting to the towns of Belleville, Napanee and Tyendinaga. Service runs from 5AM-7PM, with no service on statuary holidays. ^{[1] [2]}

History

Deseronto Transit was founded in 2007, providing limited service in Deseronto and Belleville. ^[3]

On January 2, 2024, Deseronto Transit transitioned to a fixed route service, running from Belleville to Greater Napanee via Deseronto. ^[4] Additional stops were added in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, in Shannonville, and throughout Greater Napanee. ^{[5] [4]}

Connections

Deseronto Transit connects with Belleville Transit, in Belleville. It also indirectly connects with Quinte Transit at Quinte Mall.

Fleet

Deseronto Transit utilizes one 2012 GMC G4500, one 2016 Ford E-450, one 2018 Ford E-450 and one 2018 Dodge Caravan SE. The fleet is wheelchair-accessible.

Stops

Deseronto Transit operated 22 stops, but has curtailed service as the town of Greater Napanee has withdrawn its subsidy effective 31 Mar 2025. ^{[6] [7]}

Route map, with major stops indicated

Stop Name	Town	Location
Lenadco Complex	Greater Napanee	310 Bridge Street W
Lennox and Addington Hospital	Greater Napanee	8 Richmond Park Drive
West Street at Baker Street	Greater Napanee	80 Baker Street
Rotary Park/Napanee Library	Greater Napanee	38 Pearl Street
Greater Napanee Market Square	Greater Napanee	124 John Street
Camden Variety	Greater Napanee	425 Camden Road
Chucks Roadhouse	Greater Napanee	9 Jim Kimmet Boulevard
Walmart	Greater Napanee	89 Jim Kimmet Boulevard
Strathcona Paper Centre	Greater Napanee	16 McPherson Drive
No Frills	Greater Napanee	450 Centre Street
Metro	Greater Napanee	35 Alkenbrack Street
Napanee Municipal Offices	Greater Napanee	99 Advance Avenue
49 Quick Stop	Tyendinaga	215 County Road #49
Queen Street at York Road	Tyendinaga	40 York Road
Deseronto Pentecostal Church	Deseronto	467 Dundas Street
Deseronto Fire Hall	Deseronto	315 Edmon Street
Main Street at Brant Street	Deseronto	52 Brant St
Deseronto Catholic Church	Deseronto	213 Dundas Street
Belleville Industrial Park (JBS Foods)	Belleville	240 Jamieson Bone Road
Quinte Mall - Shoppers Drug Mart	Belleville	390 North Front Street
Belleville Market Square/Bus Terminal	Belleville	169 Pinnacle Street
Belleville Hospital	Belleville	265 Dundas Street
Bayview Mall	Belleville	470 Dundas Street

Fares

Deseronto Transit offers monthly passes, which are available at the Deseronto Town Hall, and several locations in the other municipalities. A one way fare for the whole route is $15, while travelling between townships and within them is a half less. ^[7]

References

1. "Deseronto Transit Schedule Effective February 19, 2024" (PDF).
2. "Transit FAQs". Town of Deseronto. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
3. "Startup of Service Deseronto".
4. "Greater Napanee, Deseronto, Mohawks of Bay of Quinte partner to offer fixed bus route system connecting all three communities with Belleville" . Retrieved 2024-11-03.
5. "Deseronto Transit expanding service into Belleville, Napanee, Tyendinaga - Kingston | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
6. "New transit service links Belleville-Napanee corridor".
7. "Transit". Town of Deseronto. Retrieved 2024-11-03.