Fares and Passes

Transit Services has number of fare payment options available for you to choose from. All fares can be used on Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ Specialized Transit.

Transit fares
Fare type	Cost (Effective July 20, 2020)
Cash	$3.00
10 tickets	$25.00
Adult monthly pass	$77.50
Discount monthly pass	$66
Senior monthly pass	$55
Youth monthly pass	$55
Senior annual pass	$495
Taxi Scrip	$35
Transit Accessibility ID card	$5
Lift+ ID card	$5
Children 5 and under	Free
Support Person	Free

Where to buy

You can purchase monthly passes and sheets of 10-tickets from a number of locations throughout the City.

For your desired outlet you may wish to call ahead to confirm hours of operation, accessibility features, and to ensure your preferred bus pass option is available.

Transit customer service and administration at 570 Fort William Road is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*City Hall is currently closed but Transit passes are available for purchase by appointment. Please call (807) 625-2230, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

North Outlets
Outlet	Address	Phone Number	Monthly Passes	Sheet of 10-Tickets
Arella's	292 Bay Street	(807) 344-3234	X	X
Bay Credit Union	142 Algoma Street South	(807) 345-7612		X
Cathy's Discount	238 Red River Road	(807) 344-3633	X	X
County Corners Village Market	336 Wardrope Avenue	(807) 767-4541	X	X
Cressman's North End Variety	375 Shuniah Street	(807) 345-3154		X
Danny's Variety	63 Carrie Street	(807) 768-1380	X	X
L.U.S.U. Office	955 Oliver Road	(807) 343-8259		X
Safeway - Court Street	70 Court Street North	(807) 345-2651		X
Safeway - Dawson Road	1015 Dawson Road	(807) 768-0099		X
Seasons Gift Shop – T.Bay Health Sciences Centre	980 Oliver Road	(807) 684-6717		X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Arundel Street	320 Arundel Street	(807) 683-6206	X	X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Grandview Mall	640 River Street	(807) 345-8012		X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Memorial & John	300 Memorial Avenue	(807) 343-3010		X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Port Arthur Clinic	194 Court Street North	(807) 345-5611		X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Red River & Junot	901 Red River Road	(807) 767-4411	X	X
Skaf's Bargain Zone	470 Hodder Avenue	(807) 683-3943	X	X
Teraz Express (Intercity Shopping Centre)	1000 Fort William Road	(807) 622-3715		X
Transit Services (Main Office)	570 Fort William Road	(807) 684-3744	X	X
Zaba's	7 Cumberland Street South	(807) 345-2401	X	X

South Outlets
Outlet	Address	Phone Number	Monthly Passes	Sheet of 10-Tickets
City Hall - Main Floor*	500 Donald Street East	(807) 625-2230	X	X
Ridgeway Clinic	1001 Ridgeway Street East	(807) 622-0601		X
Safeway - Arthur Street	115 Arthur Street West	(807) 473-5993		X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Frederica Street	151 Frederica Street West	(807) 475-7337	X	X
Shoppers Drug Mart - McIntyre Centre	1186 Memorial Avenue	(807) 623-3601	X	X
Shoppers Drug Mart - McKellar Street	900 Arthur Street East	(807) 623-2390		X
Shoppers Drug Mart - Northwood Plaza	425 Edward Street North	(807) 475-5385	X	X

Fare conditions

Cash, tickets

You can only pay exact cash. Drivers are not able to provide you with change. Tickets will never expire.

Fare fraud

Fare fraud is a serious criminal offence. If you use a pass fraudulently, a driver may confiscate it. In the event of a disagreement, you must pay the cash fare and contact Transit Services.

Lost or stolen ID cards and transit passes

Transit is not responsible for lost or stolen cards.

Monthly passes

Monthly passes are good for the calendar month shown on the front of the pass. Monthly passes are available by age.

Adult - 19-59 years old
Youth - 6-18 years old
Senior - 60 years and over

Discount passes can be bought and used if you have a Transit Accessibility ID card or a Lift+ ID card.

On Sundays and holidays, Adult monthly passes can be used by one individual OR two adults/seniors and 3 youth OR one adult/senior and 4 youth.

Ontario seniors tax credit

Effective July 1, 2017, the Ontario Government has introduced a refundable tax credit for Ontario seniors aged 65 and over. The tax credit applies to public transit services, including Thunder Bay Transit and Lift Plus Specialized Transit. Fares eligible for the tax credit include day passes, tickets, punch passes, monthly passes, and annual passes. Only cash fares on specialized transit are eligible. To claim the tax credit, you must have an itemized receipt and the pass if available. For more information, visit the Government of Ontario website.

Transfers

You can get a transfer if you pay with cash or ticket . A transfer is good for one hour from the time it is issued and must be requested when you board the bus.

Transit accessibility ID card

To get an ID card, you have to provide proof of your disability with a doctor's letter, ODSP statement, or CRA disability tax credit statement. ID cards are available at Transit Services and are good for 3 years.

Senior annual pass

This pass gives you 12 months for the price of 9 and is only available at Transit Services. It is valid January 1 to December 31 and is available for sale November 1 to March 31.

Support person

A support person can travel with you free of charge on both of our services. You have to have an ID card that shows that a support person is required. You have to complete a support person application form for Lift+ or a support person application form for Thunder Bay Transit. Bring your completed form to Transit Services.

Taxi scrips

If you are an active Lift+ passenger, you can purchase taxi scrips that allow for 30% cost savings off the metered fare of a taxi. You have to have a valid ID card. You are responsible for calling and booking your own taxis.