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Lucasville has no public transit at all, and Halifax Transit is looking at
changing that with microtransit rather than a conventional route. Microtransit
uses smaller vehicles that come when riders book them, an approach built for
areas where a full-size bus on a fixed schedule would run mostly empty. The
municipality wants to test a small version first, a “proof of concept,” before
deciding whether to build something permanent.

Lucasville was chosen because residents advocated for it, because it sits close to the Sackville Terminal, and because there is room to improve access there. Regional Council approved
the broader Microtransit Service Plan in February. Halifax Transit is now
collecting feedback through an online survey and in-person conversations to
shape how the service would work, and the survey closes Sept. 21 at
EngageHalifax.ca/TalkTransit.

HRM release:

Halifax Transit is inviting Lucasville residents to share their feedback to help shape a microtransit proof-of-concept project in the community. 

The planned engagement is part of Halifax Transit’s Microtransit Service Plan, approved by Regional Council in February 2026. Opportunities for residents to participate include a survey and ongoing and in-person discussions with the community. Input collected through this engagement will help inform planning for the proposed microtransit service.

Microtransit is a flexible, on-demand public transit service that typically uses smaller vehicles to provide transportation in areas where traditional fixed-route transit may not be feasible or efficient.

“Proof of concept” in this context means testing how an on-demand transit service operates in a community to see what works best before moving forward with a larger project. 

Lucasville was identified as a potential service area through the Microtransit Service Plan. The community currently does not have access to public transit and was selected based on several factors, including community advocacy, proximity to the Sackville Terminal and the opportunity to improve transit access for residents.

Residents are encouraged to complete the online survey and sign up for project updates through Engage Halifax. The survey is open until Sept. 21, 2026. 

To learn more and participate in the survey, visit EngageHalifax.ca/TalkTransit.