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He also promises to switch back to Winnipeg Transit’s previous bus route network, while adding a new direct route between the airport and downtown. Some riders have complained they were forced to spend more time and take more transfers to reach their destinations, after a new route network was introduced last year.

Hayat said a “passenger-focused” review of the entire network would further pinpoint ways to improve all routes and connections.

He also vowed to add at least 50 heated bus shelters and implement a pilot project to test heated sidewalks near busy intersections and bus stops.

Meanwhile, a record-high number of Winnipeggers showed up at advance polls. A total of 50,767 voters took part in advance voting, up 21.2 per cent from the 41,895 who did so in 2022, according to city data.

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