COVID-19 Service Level Updates

Halifax Transit weekday service level changes.
Halifax Transit weekend service level changes.
Returning to Halifax Transit - Riding the Bus
Returning to Halifax Transit - Riding the Ferry

As the province moves through its recovery phases, Halifax Transit will be increasing service levels in a phased approach, while continuing to follow public health guidelines.

Mandatory Masks - Friday, July 24, 2020

In keeping with Public Health order, masks are mandatory on all Halifax Transit buses and ferries. The provincial public health order also states that masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces, including transit terminals, as of July 31. Children under two, children aged 2 to 4 when their caregiver can't get them to wear a mask, and those with a medical reason for not wearing a mask are exempt. Those who are feeling ill are reminded not use any transit services until their health returns to normal.

As part of a public mask awareness campaign, Halifax Transit staff will be distributing masks at Pop-Up events at select locations across the Municipality. Times and locations will be announced in advance via municipal social media channels.

Capacity Increase - Saturday, August 1, 2020

The mandatory use of masks and the Polycarbonate shields, which are currently being installed, will allow for the safe increase in capacity. Capacity restrictions on buses, Access-a-Buses and Ferries will be lifted as of Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Fare Collection - Saturday, August 1, 2020

Fare collection on buses and ferries will resume on Saturday, August 1 and passengers will be permitted to enter buses through the front door.

Polycarbonate shields, which are currently being installed, will create a physical barrier between Operators and passengers, allowing for the safe reintroduction of fare collection.

March and April passes will be honoured until August 31, 2020. As retailers still have April passes in stock, these can still be purchased and used until the end of August.

2020/21 Low Income Transit Pass applications are available online. The 2019/20 program has been extended, and previously approved participants may continue to purchase passes at Municipal Contact Centres beginning August 4, 2020 for the months of August and September. We encourage both existing/past and new participants to apply to the 20/21 program as soon as possible, as applications are approved on a first come, first served basis.

Halifax Transit will not replace lost, stolen, or discarded March & April monthly passes.

For all other information regarding transit passes, including updated expiry dates, please visit our Fares, Tickets, and Passes page.

Conventional Buses

  • For most conventional bus routes, all transit scheduling apps, the departure line, departure boards, and stop announcements will be functional and accurate.
  • Standing passengers are asked to monitor physical distancing and should avoid positioning themselves immediately next to seated passengers or other standing passengers.

The following changes continue to be in effect until further notice:

The following routes will operate on regular weekday schedules:
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9A/B, 14, 21, 28, 29, 39, 51, 53, 56, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 68, 72, 84, 85, 87, 123, 135, 136, 185, 401, 415, 433.

The following routes will operate on their Saturday schedules on weekdays:
7, 10, 22, 25, 30A/B, 54, 55, 57, 59, 62, 65, 82, 83, 86, 88, 90, 91, 320.

The following routes will have no service:
5, 11, 32, 41, 78, 79, 93, 137, 138, 159, 182, 183, 186, 194, 196.

Halifax Transit has added additional weekday trips Route 330 and 370 to meet increased demand. To download a PDF of these temporary schedules, click here:
Route 330 [PDF]
Route 370 [PDF]

There are no changes to weekend service. Service will continue to operate on regular Saturday and Sunday schedules.

New Route 8 Bus Stop
A new inbound bus stop will go into service on Route 8 at Civic 656 Bedford Hwy.

Ferries

Alderney Ferry service:
30-minute service on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
30-minute service on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Woodside Ferry
30-minute service during peak period on weekdays only.

Click here for a downloadable PDF of the ferry schedule.

Passengers are asked to monitor physical distancing and should avoid positioning themselves immediately next to other passengers.

Food and drink will be prohibited to reduce litter.

Terminals

  • Alternating seats will be blocked off with signage at some terminals.

Access-A-Bus

  • Access-a-Bus service will continue to operate on its regular schedule.

Please note: Service levels will continue to be adjusted as public health directives change. Changes will be implemented as quickly as possible but often require substantial lead time.

Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

Service reduction summary

Effective Monday, June 22, 2020
Route number Route description Route schedule Route map Level of weekday service
1 Spring Garden Route 1 Schedule Route 1 Map Regular weekday
2 Fairview Route 2 Schedule Route 2 Map Regular weekday
3 Crosstown Route 3 Schedule Route 3 Map Regular weekday
4 Universities Route 4 Schedule Route 4 Map Regular weekday
5 Chebucto Route 5 Schedule Route 5 Map No Service
7 Robie Route 7 Schedule Route 7 Map Saturday
8 Sackville Route 8 Schedule Route 8 Map Regular weekday
9 Herring Cove Route 9 Schedule Route 9 Map Regular weekday
10 Dalhousie Route 10 Schedule Route 10 Map Saturday
11 Dockyard Route 11 Schedule Route 11 Map No Service
14 Leiblin Park Route 14 Schedule Route 14 Map Regular weekday
21 Timberlea Route 21 Schedule Route 21 Map Regular weekday
22 Armdale Route 22 Schedule Route 22 Map Saturday
25 Governors Brook Route 25 Schedule Route 25 Map Saturday
28 Bayers Lake Route 28 Schedule Route 28 Map Regular weekday
29 Barrington Route 29 Schedule Route 29 Map Regular weekday
30 Clayton Park West Route 30 Schedule Route 30 Map Saturday
32 Cowie Hill Express Route 32 Schedule Route 32 Map No Service
39 Flamingo Route 39 Schedule Route 39 Map Regular weekday
41 Dartmouth/Dalhousie Route 41 Schedule Route 41 Map No Service
51 Windmill Route 51 Schedule Route 51 Map Regular weekday
53 Notting Park Route 53 Schedule Route 53 Map Regular weekday
54 Montebello Route 54 Schedule Route 54 Map Saturday
55 Port Wallace Route 55 Schedule Route 55 Map Saturday
56 Dartmouth Crossing Route 56 Schedule Route 56 Map Regular weekday
57 Russell Lake Route 57 Schedule Route 57 Map Saturday
58 Woodlawn Route 58 Schedule Route 58 Map Regular weekday
59 Colby Route 59 Schedule Route 59 Map Saturday
60 Eastern Passage/Heritage Hills Route 60 Schedule Route 60 Map Regular weekday
61 Auburn/North Preston Route 61 Schedule Route 61 Map Regular weekday
62 Wildwood Route 62 Schedule Route 62 Map Saturday
63 Woodside Route 63 Schedule Route 63 Map Regular weekday
64 Burnside Route 64 Schedule Route 64 Map Regular weekday
65 Caldwell Route 65 Schedule Route 65 Map Saturday
66 Penhorn Route 66 Schedule Route 66 Map Regular weekday
68 Cherry Brook Route 68 Schedule Route 68 Map Regular weekday
72 Portland Hills Route 72 Schedule Route 72 Map Regular weekday
78 Mount Edward Express Route 78 Schedule Route 78 Map No Service
79 Cole Harbour Express Route 79 Schedule Route 79 Map No Service
82 First Lake Route 82 Schedule Route 82 Map Saturday
83 Springfield Route 83 Schedule Route 83 Map Saturday
84 Glendale Route 84 Schedule Route 84 Map Regular weekday
85 Millwood Route 85 Schedule Route 85 Map Regular weekday
86 Beaver Bank Route 86 Schedule Route 86 Map Saturday
87 Sackville - Dartmouth Route 87 Schedule Route 87 Map Regular weekday
88 Bedford Commons Route 88 Schedule Route 88 Map Saturday
90 Larry Uteck Route 90 Schedule Route 90 Map Saturday
91 Hemlock Ravine Route 91 Schedule Route 91 Map Saturday
93 Bedford Highway Route 93 Schedule Route 93 Map No Service
123 Timberlea Express Route 123 Schedule Route 123 Map Regular weekday
135 Flamingo Express Route 135 Schedule Route 135 Map Regular weekday
136 Farnham Gate Express Route 136 Schedule Route 136 Map Regular weekday
137 Clayton Park Express Route 137 Schedule Route 137 Map No Service
138 Parkland Express Route 138 Schedule Route 138 Map No Service
159 Portland Hills Route 159 Schedule Route 159 Map No Service
182 First Lake Express Route 182 Schedule Route 182 Map No Service
183 Springfield Express Route 183 Schedule Route 183 Map No Service
185 Millwood Express Route 185 Schedule Route 185 Map Regular weekday
186 Beaver Bank Express Route 186 Schedule Route 186 Map No Service
194 West Bedford Express Route 194 Schedule Route 194 Map No Service
196 Basinview Express Route 196 Schedule Route 196 Map No Service
320 Airport/Fall River Route 320 Schedule Route 320 Map Saturday
330 Tantallon/Sheldrake Lake Route 330 Schedule Route 330 Map Limited (see text above)
370 Porters Lake Route 370 Schedule Route 370 Map Limited (see text above)
401 Porters Lake Route 401 Schedule Route 401 Map Regular weekday
415 Purcells Cove Route 415 Schedule Route 415 Map Regular weekday
433 Tantallon Route 433 Schedule Route 433 Map Regular weekday