ETS taking over Valley Line LRT operations from TransEd more than 2 decades early

The City of Edmonton is ditching TransEd and shifting operations of the Valley Line LRT in-house to the Edmonton Transit Service — a move officials say will save taxpayers money. “This is strictly a financial decision,” City of Edmonton manager Eddie Robar said, explaining the goal is to operate the public-private partnership line at a lower cost. “We can do it at a price that’s more affordable for taxpayers.” SHARE THIS ON X CLICK TO SHARE QUOTE ON X: "WE CAN DO IT AT A PRICE THAT'S MORE AFFORDABLE FOR TAXPAYERS." But how much money is a mystery. The change will see TransEd, the private indus…