Winnipeg’s mayor has promised to push for more late night bus service, though he doesn’t yet have a commitment that city council will vote for such changes.

A news release issued Thursday was entitled “Mayor to transit riders: ‘More late night buses are on the way.’”

But Mayor Scott Gillingham noted the changes will largely be considered in the 2026 budget process and would require council approval.

He said he is confident, but not certain, the not-yet proposed changes will be approved.

“We’re working on it as quickly as possible… I can’t predetermine what councillors are going to do (but)… one of the changes many councillors want to see is a restoration of some late night service on some of the residential routes,” said Gillingham.

The mayor said it would be a “surprise” to see many

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