Halifax Transit has several services that can assist seniors to get where they need to go and then to get home safely. This includes free service for seniors on Tuesdays (see below for details) and the following:
- Lower fares for seniors
- Request-A-Stop service, available on buses after 6 p.m.
- Accessible Low Floor buses
Free transit service for seniors on Tuesdays
Halifax Transit service is free for people aged 65 and older during certain times every Tuesday. Seniors can travel free of charge from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after 6 p.m. on all bus and ferry services.
Seniors who qualify for free travel should carry proper photo identification, as the operator may ask for proof of age.
Seniors' self-enrollment in HFXGO
Seniors must self-identify* within their verified HFXGO account to receive senior fare discounts when using loaded funds and the Tap & Ride barcode feature.
How to self-enroll
- Tap the My account icon in the top right corner of the home screen
- Select Discounts from the list of available options
- Tap the Add a discount button
- Select Senior from the list of the available options
*Proof of eligibility may be requested upon boarding. Please carry a government-issued photo ID that includes date of birth, such as a driver's license, Nova Scotia photo ID card, passport, or other government-issued identification.