FRED the bus (Free Rides Everywhere Downtown)

Metro Transit, together with the DHBC, provides the free FRED (Free Rides Everywhere Downtown) service in the downtown area during the summer months.

From July 3 to October 22, FRED shuttles both Haligonians and visitors throughout the Downtown - seven days a week, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. An on-board tour guide provides commentary on historical highlights and other visitor information as well as records ridership counts for the season.

FRED in 2010!

The new FRED look officially made its Downtown debut in July 2006 and is driving into his 15th season better than ever!

This year, Halifax’s favourite free shuttle will run everyday from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on a 40-minute loop that includes Lower Water Street, Barrington Street, Spring Garden Road and the Halifax Citadel.

Be sure to take a ride on the new and unmistakable FRED the bus, as he cruises through the streets of Downtown Halifax.

FRED 2010 Schedule (July 3 - October 22)

FRED's 2010 Route

Starting from Pier 21; FRED runs along Lower Water Street to Ferry Boat Lane, then along the Halifax Waterfront, past Historic Properties to Barrington Street.

FRED then heads south bound on Barrington Street; turning right on Spring Garden Road to Brunswick Street and then up Sackville Street, and to the top of the Halifax Citadel.

Fred turns right on Sackville, left on Summer St, left onto Spring Garden, then right onto Barrington St.

FRED follows Barrington Street until Cornwallis Park and turns left passing the Superstore, VIA Rail Station and the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel before proceeding back to Pier 21.

If you have any questions about this service, please contact the Downtown Halifax Business Commission at 423-6658 or visit their website at www.downtownhalifax.ns.ca