UTM Shuttle Bus
| Parent | University of Toronto Mississauga |
|---|---|
| Service area | Toronto; Mississauga; Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Service type | Shuttle bus service |
| Routes | 2 |
| Annual ridership | ~300,000 |
| Operator | Parking and Transportation Services (UTM) |
| Operations Manager | Brian Hoppie[1] |
| Website | Official website |
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Shuttle Bus is an intercampus shuttle service operated by the University of Toronto Mississauga that links the campus with the University of Toronto St. George and Sheridan College’s Trafalgar campus.
The service is free for University of Toronto students whose home college is UTM holding a TCard, and available to other riders for a fare.[2][3][4] In 2012–13, the service carried approximately 340,000 riders annually,[5] with an average monthly ridership of about 25,000 in 2019.[6]
Background
Some form of shuttle bus service has existed between the University of Toronto's Mississauga (UTM) and St. George campuses since before 1980.[7] Before 1990, a similar service existed between the St. George and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses, however it was cancelled that year citing low ridership and high costs. Due to City of Toronto by-laws, the university would not be permitted to return service to a UTSC–St. George shuttle since the amalgamation of Toronto, as the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the exclusive and sole provider of public transportation services in the city. The UTM Shuttle Bus is unaffected by the rule because it does not run entirely within city limits, as it operates across transit jurisdictions of the TTC and MiWay.[8][9]
Routes
The service's public routes operate between the University of Toronto's Mississauga and St. George campuses, and between UTM and Sheridan College's Trafalgar campus, respectively.
| Route | Termini | Via | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTM / St. George | Instructional Centre Outer Circle, Mississauga |
Wetmore Hall 21 Classic Ave, Toronto |
Mississauga Road, Queen Elizabeth Way, Gardiner Expressway, Spadina Avenue | All week |
| UTM / Sheridan | Maanjiwe nendamowinan Outer Circle, Mississauga |
Sheridan College Trafalgar Campus Oakville |
Mississauga Road, Queen Elizabeth Way, Trafalgar Road | Some weekdays (limited) |
Service also operates private shuttle services for students in the Mississauga Academy of Medicine to travel between UTM and teaching hospitals in the Trillium Health Partners network.[10]
Fleet
The UTM Shuttle Bus fleet consists of white school bus-style vehicles under a lease. In 2017, the fleet was replaced by new buses equipped with WiFi capabilities and shock-proof technology.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Contact Us". UTM Parking & Transportation Services. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Quintino, Amanda-Marie (September 27, 2010). "New buses added to Mississauga Transit fleet". The Varsity. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Schwalb, Jessie (October 3, 2022). "UTM commuter students struggle with bus capacity". The Varsity.
- ^ Joshi, Shreya (November 8, 2021). "Shuttle bus services continue to operate under new guidelines and adjustments". The Medium.
- ^ "Management Report of the Shuttle Bus Service". University of Toronto Mississauga. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Eligh, Blake (September 30, 2019). "Sustainable UTM: Four departments making a difference". University of Toronto Mississauga.
- ^ Steve, Jaunzems (March 23, 2011). "View of UTM Shuttle bus with South Building behind". Flickr. University of Toronto Mississauga. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Update on Intercampus Transportation between UTSC and the St. George Campus" (PDF). University of Toronto Governing Council. Office of the Vice-Provost, Students & First-Entry Divisions. February 12, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Raza Khan, Hassan (September 7, 2025). "Why is there no shuttle bus between UTSC and UTSG?". The Varsity.
- ^ a b Kim, Daniel (October 2, 2017). "New UTM shuttle buses to hit the road". The Varsity.