Catch the Trout

Welcome to the home page for The Rural Overland Utility Transit ( T.R.O.U.T.)

The T.R.O.U.T. was originally the ‘Handi-bus’ that transported Seniors from their homes to the Town of Bancroft. Now it provides public transportation for all people in North Hastings and Highlands East while continuing to provide door-to-door service for Seniors and people with physical challenges/disabilities.

We urge you to ‘Catch the TROUT’ and experience rural public transportation. Whether you are without your own wheels; want to spend more time viewing the beautiful landscape; are environmentally conscious or want to travel in a more social setting, the TROUT will get you where you need to go safely, efficiently and affordably.

The TROUT is also available for private rentals. We can provide a driver as well who will get you and your group to your destination in a relaxed and comfortable way. Call us for more details and pricing.

Our current schedules and routes are a starting place only. In time we hope to expand to include weekend and evening service as well as more frequent service to each of the communities we travel to. The more people who demand the service, the more likely we can provide it. So, let us know what you want and we will do our best to deliver the goods!

Thank you for supporting public transportation.