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.
Fare type |
Current Cost |
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Cash |
$3.00 |
10 tickets |
$25.00 |
Adult monthly pass |
$80.00 |
Discount monthly pass |
$66.00 |
Senior monthly pass |
$55.00 |
Youth monthly pass |
$55.00 |
Senior annual pass |
$495.00 |
Taxi Scrip |
$35.00 |
Transit Accessibility ID card |
$5.00 |
Lift+ ID card |
$5.00 |
Children 12 and under |
Free |
Support Person |
Free |
Where to buy |
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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.
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Fare conditions
Cash, tickets |
You can only pay exact cash. Drivers are not able to provide you with change. Tickets will never expire. |
Children |
Children 12 and under do not require a bus pass/ticket, identification or to travel with an adult. Children 12 and under are to advise the bus operators of their age prior to boarding. |
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.
**Monthly pass age ranges are changing beginning April 1, 2022 as seen below:
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.
Effective April 1, 2022 transfers will be good for 90 minutes 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. |
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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