The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming fare changes for Halifax Transit that will become effective Sept. 1:

• Cash Fares: Cash fares on Halifax Transit will increase by 25 cents. Adult fares will increase to $3, while Youth and Senior fares will rise to $2.25.
• Tickets and Passes: The cost of 10 ticket sheets and passes will also increase. Tickets purchased prior to Sept. 1 will remain valid. September monthly passes will be available for purchase at transit retailers and on the HFXGO app at the new rates starting Aug. 20.
• New HFXGO Regional Express fare products: New 10 ride, 20 ride, 1 day, 2 day and weekly passes will be introduced on HFXGO. Monthly Regional Express bus passes will continue to be available at transit retailers and on HFXGO.
• Removal of Regional Express top-up: UPass and Student Transit Pass holders will no longer be required to pay an additional top-up fee to ride Regional Express bus service.

A full list of changes, including an updated fare table can be found on our website.

A fare increase was proposed as part of the 2024/25 Municipal Budget and business planning process. The increased fares are one element of the ongoing funding required to support the provision of transit service. Regional Council approved the motion to increase fares on April 23, 2024.

Fare By-law amendments were approved by Regional Council on Aug. 6, 2024.