COVID-19

Summary of service reductions due to COVID-19

Effective Monday, May 4, 2020

Halifax Transit is implementing a further reduction in weekday transit services.

With the new reduced service changes, all transit scheduling apps, the departure line, departure boards, and stop announcements will be functional and accurate.

Conventional Buses

The following routes will run on regular weekday schedules:
63, 64, 84, 85, 136, 185, 401, 415, and 433.

The following routes will operate on their Saturday schedules on weekdays:
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, 30, 39, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 68, 72, 82, 83, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, and 320.

The following routes will have no service:
5, 11, 32, 41, 78, 79, 93, 123, 135, 137, 138, 159, 182, 183, 186, 194, and 196.

Route 330 will be reduced to three trips inbound and three trips outbound on weekdays at the following times: 

330-Tantallon-Inbound:
6:00 A.M.
6:50 A.M.
7:50 A.M.

330-Halifax-Outbound
4:15 P.M.
4:40 P.M.
5:50 P.M.

Route 370 will be reduced to three trips inbound and three trips outbound on weekdays at the following times: 

370-Porters Lake-Inbound
5:41 A.M.
6:29 A.M.
7:57 A.M.

370-Halifax-Outbound
3:45 P.M.
5:15 P.M.
6:20 P.M.

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.

 

Ferry schedule effective May 4, 2020

Ferries

Both the Alderney and Woodside ferries will be reduced to half hour, peak period service on weekdays with a maximum of 25 passengers per trip. There will be no mid-day, evening or weekend service until further notice. 

 

Access-A-Bus

Access-a-Bus service will continue to operate on its regular schedule, however passengers are asked to limit requests to essential trips only, including physician appointments, grocery needs, medical services and dialysis, and prescription retrieval.

Halifax Transit has been designated by the Province of Nova Scotia an essential service under the current provincial state of emergency. In light of this direction by the province, the municipality will continue delivering the highest level of service that can be reasonably provided – while also continuing to take steps that help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Residents are reminded that the level of transit service provided will continue to be adjusted as necessary, based on available operational resources. Transit should be used for essential travel ONLY and those who are feeling ill should not use any transit service until their health returns to normal.

 

Effective Monday, April 13, 2020

Halifax Transit is implementing additional COVID-19 related safety measures to reduce the spread of disease.  

These changes will significantly reduce capacity and as a result, transit should be used for essential travel ONLY.

Those who are feeling ill should not use any transit service until their health returns to normal.

Conventional Buses

Sign indicating this seat is closed.
  • Alternating seats will be blocked off with appropriate signage.
  • This measure will further reduce capacity by approximately 50 per cent depending on the model of bus.
  • Please note: The caution tape that was previously at the front of the bus separating the operator from passengers will be replaced with a yellow cord as a barricade. Additional signage will be in place indicating which seats are reserved for passengers with mobility needs.

Ferries

  • Capacity will be reduced to 25 passengers per trip.
  • Food and drink will be prohibited to reduce litter.

Terminals

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020:

All fare collection on bus and ferry services is suspended as a result of the municipality's commitment to safe social distancing.
NOTE: Changes in fare collection are in response to keeping the community safe from the spread of COVID-19, and are not intended to encourage increased use of transit services. Riders are asked to stay on buses and ferries for necessary trips only, and not to loiter. 

All passengers are asked to use the rear door to board and exit the bus.
For those who require the use of the ramp for accessibility, the front door will continue to be used.

The number of passengers on a bus will be limited to seated passengers only.

 

Service reduction summary

Effective Monday, May 4, 2020
Route number Route description Route schedule Route map Level of weekday service
1 Spring Garden Route 1 Schedule Route 1 Map Saturday
2 Fairview Route 2 Schedule Route 2 Map Saturday
3 Crosstown Route 3 Schedule Route 3 Map Saturday
4 Universities Route 4 Schedule Route 4 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
9 Herring Cove Route 9 Schedule Route 9 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
21 Timberlea Route 21 Schedule Route 21 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
29 Barrington Route 29 Schedule Route 29 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
41 Dartmouth/Dalhousie Route 41 Schedule Route 41 Map No Service
51 Windmill Route 51 Schedule Route 51 Map Saturday
53 Notting Park Route 53 Schedule Route 53 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
57 Russell Lake Route 57 Schedule Route 57 Map Saturday
58 Woodlawn Route 58 Schedule Route 58 Map Saturday
59 Colby Route 59 Schedule Route 59 Map Saturday
60 Eastern Passage/Heritage Hills Route 60 Schedule Route 60 Map Saturday
61 Auburn/North Preston Route 61 Schedule Route 61 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
68 Cherry Brook Route 68 Schedule Route 68 Map Saturday
72 Portland Hills Route 72 Schedule Route 72 Map Saturday
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 Saturday
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 No Service
135 Flamingo Express Route 135 Schedule Route 135 Map No Service
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