Cochrane transit service with Southland ending June 2026

The Town of Cochrane will work with Southland Transportation to notify the public about the discontinuation of the privately operated On-It commuter transit service between Cochrane and Calgary, with service scheduled to end in June 2026. Administration was also directed to engage the market for potential private operators to address the resulting service gap.

Document date · April 20, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

Service ending in June 2026

Renewal date

2026-06-30

Renewal

Existing privately operated On-It commuter transit service with Southland Transportation will be discontinued, with no renewal beyond June 2026.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Town of Cochrane Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Town of Cochrane?

Southland Transportation was awarded this transportation contract by Town of Cochrane, as recorded on April 20, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Cochrane Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 (Minutes), dated April 20, 2026 from Town of Cochrane. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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