Transit Services has a number of fare payment options available for you to choose from. All fares can be used on Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ Specialized Transit.
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Fare Type |
Current Cost |
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Cash |
$3.00 |
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Sheet of 10 Tickets |
$25.00 |
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Adult Monthly Pass |
$80.00 |
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Discount Monthly Pass |
$66.00 |
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Senior Monthly Pass |
$55.00 |
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Youth Monthly Pass |
$55.00 |
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Senior Annual Pass |
$495.00 |
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Taxi Scrip |
$35.00 |
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Transit Accessibility ID Card |
$5.00 |
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Lift+ ID Card |
$5.00 |
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Children (aged 12 and under) |
Free |
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Support Person |
Free |
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You can purchase monthly passes and sheets of 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.
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Fare Conditions
Cash Fare and Tickets |
| You can only pay exact cash, Operators are not able to provide you with change. Tickets will never expire. |
Children |
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Children aged 12 and under do not require a fare, identification, or to travel with an adult. Children aged 12 and under are to advise the bus Operators of their age prior to boarding. |
Fare Fraud |
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Fare fraud is a serious criminal offence. If you use a pass fraudulently, an Operator 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 |
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Transit is not responsible for lost or stolen ID cards or bus passes. |
Monthly Passes |
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Monthly passes are good for the calendar month shown on the front of the pass. Monthly passes are available by age.
Discount passes can be purchased and used if you have a valid 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 |
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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+ Specialized Transit. Fares eligible for the tax credit include tickets, 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 |
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You may request a transfer if you pay the fare with cash or a ticket. A transfer is valid for ninety (90) minutes from the time it is issued and must be requested when you board the bus. |
Transit Accessibility ID card |
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To obtain 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 valid for three (3) years. |
Senior Annual Pass |
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The annual pass gives you twelve (12) months for the price of nine (9) and is only available for purchase at Transit Services. It is valid January 1st to December 31st for the year it is issued and is available for sale November 1st to March 31st. |
Support Person |
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A support person can travel with you free of charge on both of our services. An ID card issued by Transit Services that shows that a support person is required is mandatory. 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 |
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If you are an active Lift+ passenger, you can purchase Taxi Scrips that allow for a 30% cost savings off the metered fare of a taxi. You must have a valid Lift+ ID card. You are responsible for calling and booking your own taxis. |
Contact Us
City Hall - General Inquiries
500 Donald Street E P.O. Box 800,
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 5K4
(807) 625-2230 | (807) 622-2225
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