BWG Celebrates Landmark Launch of Argo's Smart Routing™ Transit System

"This marks a major milestone for Bradford West Gwillimbury as we launch our on-demand transit system with Argo,” said Mayor James Leduc. “This innovative service will make transportation more accessible, reliable, and affordable for everyone in our community — regardless of age, ability, or location. With fully electric buses and smart-routing technology, we’re reshaping how we move and creating more opportunities for residents to connect with jobs, education, and essential services. BWG is now the first community in the world to deploy Argo’s Smart Routing Transit Solution, setting a new standard for urban mobility. Together, we’re building a brighter, more sustainable future for all.”

BWG is proud to be the first municipality in Canada to reshape the way our community moves and is excited about what this means for the growth and innovation of not only our Town, but our province as a whole.

Praveen Arichandran, CEO and co-founder of Argo noted. "The support of Ministers Sarkaria, Mulroney, and Lecce, alongside the visionary partnership of BWG council, showcase Canadian and Ontarian unity and a shared commitment to innovation as we set a new standard for modern transit systems worldwide."

"The Argo launch is a great example of how innovation is helping us build a more connected Ontario to get people where they need to go, faster and more conveniently." - Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation.

"Our government is harnessing innovation to meet the needs of our communities," said the honourable Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe. "Thank you, Argo Corporation, for your confidence in Ontario and our community of BWG as we embark on a new chapter in transportation."

"We are proud to support Made-In-Canada technology," said the honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. "Thanks to innovative Canadian solutions and systems, our government is making generational investments to electrify transit, industry, and communities so that we displace dirtier forms of energy and further strengthen our clean, reliable, and affordable electricity grid." 

Event attendees experienced a comprehensive demonstration of BWG’s On-Demand transit system.  Staff outlined the benefits:

• Less Traffic: Fewer cars on the road means less congestion and faster travel. 

• Better Connections: Seamless first- and last-mile links cut down on walking and driving to transit stops, including easy transfers to GO Transit. 

• Wider Access: Increased accessibility supports seniors, people with disabilities, and underserved populations. 

• Cleaner Communities: A fully electric fleet reduces emissions and protects the environment.

The event concluded with a Q&A session where officials addressed questions about implementation timeline, performance metrics, and expansion potential, further highlighting the collaborative approach driving the project's success right here in BWG.

For more information about Bradford West Gwillimbury’s On-demand transit solution, visit www.townofbwg.com/transit