Past Service Adjustments

Monday, August 20, 2018

Monday, February 19, 2018

Monday, November 27, 2017

Monday, August 21, 2017

Effective Monday, August 20, 2018

Introducing new routes!

Beginning on Monday, August 20, 2018, new routes will replace the following existing routes:

2, 4, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 31, 33, 34, 35, 42, and 52

For a detailed booklet explaining where, how, and why these changes are happening, click here.

Click here to view an updated version of the system map that includes the new routes.

Corridor Routes

Starting Monday, August 20, you’ll have three new corridor routes to choose from (Routes 2, 3, and 4). A corridor route provides a frequent level of service all day along major streets and provides direct connections to terminals.

Route 2 Schedule, Route 2 Map
Route 3 Schedule, Route 3 Map
Route 4 Schedule, Route 4 Map

Local Routes

Starting Monday, August 20, you’ll have four new local routes to choose from (Routes 21, 28, 30, and 39). A local route provides regular, all day service between neighbourhoods and regional destinations.

Route 21 Schedule, Route 21 Map
Route 28 Schedule, Route 28 Map
Route 30 Schedule, Route 30 Map
Route 39 Schedule, Route 39 Map

Express Routes

Residents of Clayton Park! Starting Monday, August 20, you’ll have four new express routes to choose from (Routes 135, 136, 137, and 138) and Timberlea will be served by a new express route (Route 123). An express route provides commuters with a high quality, limited stop transit service during peak periods.

Route 123 Schedule, Route 123 Map
Route 135 Schedule, Route 135 Map
Route 136 Schedule, Route 136 Map
Route 137 Schedule, Route 137 Map
Route 138 Schedule, Route 138 Map

Rural Routes

Starting Monday, August 20, the Route 33 will become Rural Route 433. A rural route provides connections between rural communities and transit service in the urban area, by bringing passengers to the nearest transit terminal.

Route 433 Schedule, Route 433 Map

Schedule changes

Beginning on Monday, August 20, 2018, the schedules of the following routes will be adjusted:

Route 1 Schedule

Route 9 Schedule

Route 22 Schedule

Route 29 Schedule

Route 64 Schedule

Route 90 Schedule

Please note: the schedule for Route 90 will appear unchanged in this format. A minor change was made for operational reasons, which may be reflected in estimated times on trip planning apps.

Effective Monday, February 19, 2018

Increased daytime Alderney Ferry service

Halifax Transit is pleased to announce that it will be offering more frequent ferry daytime service starting Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

For a trial period, the Alderney Ferry will offer 15-minute weekday service from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. End of day service between 8– 11:30 p.m. will operate on 30-minute intervals.

Fast and reliable harbour crossing

This service change is a pilot project intended to make midday travel between Dartmouth and Halifax more convenient.

There are several bus routes you can take to connect with the 15-minute ferry intervals and many park and ride locations throughout the region that can get you access to your desired bus route. Parking is also available at the Alderney terminal.

Effective Monday, November 27, 2017

Service Adjustments Quick Reference Guide - November 27 (3.6 MB) [PDF]

New Route 9 Herring Cove

Route 19 Greystone & Route 20 Herring Cove will be combined into the new Route 9 Herring Cove connecting downtown and Spryfield - with branches to Greystone and Herring Cove.

Not sure about how the route branches will work? Find more information on branching routes or watch a quick video on the new Route 9 branches below.

New Route 29 Barrington

Route 9 Barrington will be replaced by the new Route 29 Barrington - with more service, more often, to more places, including the Halifax Ferry Terminal and the Bayers Road Centre.

Discontinued Route 6 Quinpool

Route 6 Quinpool will be discontinued. Riders affected by these changes may wish to consider one of the following options:

• St. Margarets Bay Road or beyond: Route 14 Leiblin Park, 22 Armdale, 32 Cowie Hill Express, or the new Route 9 Herring Cove
• Joseph Howe Road or Mumford Road: Route 14 Leiblin Park, or one of many routes from Mumford Terminal including the new Route 9 Herring Cove
• Quinpool Road west of Connaught Avenue: the 32 Cowie Hill Express or to walk beyond the rotary or Connaught Avenue for higher levels of service on the new Route 9 Herring Cove
• Quinpool Road east of Connaught Avenue: the new Route 9 Herring Cove or services on Oxford Street or Robie Street

For help exploring your options, please call 311 or visit Google Transit

Additional changes

Route 22 Armdale 

As of November 27, 2017, Route 22 will no longer serve Exhibition Park. Riders affected by this change can consider the Mumford Terminal park and ride as an alternate location.

Macdonald bridge transit routes

As of November 27, 2017, Halifax Transit will discontinue its shuttle service that has been in operation during the Macdonald Bridge Redecking Project and will return to regular routings.

The following routes that travel the Macdonald Bridge will return to regular routings:

• Route 1 Spring Garden                                 

• Route 10 Dalhousie                                                        

• Route 14 Leiblin Park                                                     

• Route 41 Dartmouth – Dalhousie                             

• Route 52 Crosstown 

• Route 61 Auburn – North Preston

• Route 159 Portland Hills Link

• Route 320 Airport – Fall River MetroX

Halifax Harbour Bridges will continue with the weeknight closures on an as-required basis after November 27, 2017. Transit will operate detoured routes during these affected times.

Route 370 Porters Lake Regional Express 

As of November 27, 2017, there will be changes to Route 370:

• No longer serving Micmac Terminal
• Porters Lake to Micmac evening service will be discontinued
• Minor schedule adjustments related to this change

New Bus Bay Assignments: Mumford Terminal and Scotia Square

Some routes will be serving new bus bays at Mumford Terminal and Scotia Square Terminal. To review new bus bay assignments, please see the terminal maps below.

Effective Monday, August 21, 2017

New Route 194 West Bedford Express

Halifax Transit is pleased to offer new service for the residents of West Bedford who commute downtown or to the Hospitals.

Introducing the 194 West Bedford Express – a new express route right into the heart of Halifax. With four morning trips into downtown and four evening trips into West Bedford - Monday to Friday.

The Route 194 West Bedford Express will service existing and new stops in West Bedford and on Larry Uteck west of Highway 102. The service will run non-stop between Larry Uteck and Kempt Road. Between Kempt Road and  Downtown Halifax the route will service limited stops.

Discontinued Route 402 Sambro

Some riders impacted by the discontinuation of this route may be able to consider Route 20 Herring Cove and Route 14 Leiblin Park as an alternative transit option.

Discontinued School special routes

Effective September 2017, the following school specific routes will no longer be in operation due to low usage or duplication by other Halifax Transit routes:

Astral Drive Jr. High School (Route SP65)  
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Route 65 Caldwell also travels in close proximity to the school.

Bicentennial Jr. High School (Route SP53)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 16 Parkland, 52 Crosstown, 53 Notting Park, and 87 Glendale also travel in close proximity to the school.

Cunard Jr. High School (Route SP14/S14)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 14 Leiblin Park, 19 Greystone, and 20 Herring Cove also travel in close proximity to the school.

Clayton Park Jr. High School (Route FV01)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 17 St. Mary's, 42 Lacewood / Dalhousie, and 52 Crosstown also travel in close proximity to the school.

Dartmouth High School (Route SP53)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 16 Parkland, 52 Crosstown, 53 Notting Park, and 87 Glendale also travel in close proximity to the school.

Fairview Jr. High School (Route FV01)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 2 Wedgewood and 4 Rosedale also travel in close proximity to the school.

Halifax West High School (Route FV01)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 16 Parkland and 89 Bedford also travel in close proximity to the school.

J.L. Ilsley High School (Route SP14)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the routes 19 Greystone and 20 Herring Cove also travel in close proximity to the school.

Prince Andrew High School (Route SP58)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the routes 58 Woodlawn and 72 Portland Hills also travel in close proximity to the school.

Additional Changes

330 Tantallon-Sheldrake Lake

Halifax Transit is happy to announce a new schedule with an additional trip for the Route 330 Tantallon-Sheldrake Lake serving Tantallon.

Call 311 for more information on route changes as part of the Moving Forward Together Plan or other service adjustments.