The Employee Transit Pass (EPass) Program is offered through Halifax Transit SmartTrip, which provides programs to organizations who value sustainable commuting options for their employees.
To participate in the EPass program, the employer must be a SmartTrip member, which has a yearly fee of $100 (1-250 employees) and $250 (250+ employees),
The EPass program is an annual discounted transit pass, purchased by the employee through payroll deduction. The employer and SmartTrip contribute each 12.5% or $9.75 per pass, per month which provides the employee a savings of $19.50 per month.
| Type of pass | Regular pass fee | EPass fee to employees | Employer contribution | SmartTrip contribution | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pass | $78.00/month | $58.50/month $29.25/bi-weekly |
$9.75/month $117.00/year |
$9.75/month $117.00/year |
$19.50/month $234.00/year |
| LinkPass | $94.50/month | $70.88/month $35.44/bi-weekly |
$11.81/month $141.72/year |
$11.81/month $141.72/year |
$23.62/month $283.44/year |
| XPass | $111.00/month | $83.26/month $41.63/bi-weekly |
$13.87/month $166.44/year |
$13.87/month $166.44/year |
$27.74/month $332.88/year |
EPass Program Conditions
Employees must be willing to commit to the EPass program for at least one consecutive year, Suspension or cancellation of the EPass is considered for:
- change in employment status;
- parental leave;
- medical leave;
- any reason acceptable to Halifax Transit in its sole discretion.
Payroll deductions will not be cancelled until the pass is returned to Halifax Transit.
More Information
For more information on the EPass Program, contact the EPass Program Coordinator at SmartTrip@halifax.ca or 902.490.4160.