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.
Fare type |
Cost |
---|---|
Cash |
$2.75 |
10 tickets |
$24.75 |
20 ride punch pass |
$44 |
Day pass |
$11 |
Adult monthly pass |
$77 |
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 |
Fare conditions
Cash, tickets, punch pass |
You can only pay exact cash. Drivers are not able to provide you with change. Tickets and punch passes will never expire. |
Day pass |
A day pass is provides unlimited travel for one day. The pass can be used by one individual OR two adults/seniors and 3 youth OR one adult/senior and 4 youth. |
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.
Discount passes can be bought and used if you have a Transit Accessibility ID card or a Lift+ ID card. |
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, ticket or punch pass. 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 1 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. |
Outlet |
Address |
Monthly Pass |
20-ride punch pass |
Day Pass |
10 Tickets |
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55+ Centre |
700 River Street |
Yes |
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Ameliorate |
75 Court Street North |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Arella's Quality Dollar Store |
292 Bay Street |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Barb's Laundromat |
231 Cumberland Street |
Yes |
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Barb's Laundromat |
213 Algoma Street |
Yes |
|||
Bay Credit Union |
142 Algoma Street South |
Yes |
|||
Cathy's Discount |
238 Red River Road |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
County Corners Village Market |
336 Wardrope Avenue |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cressman's North End Variety |
375 Shuniah Street |
Yes |
|||
Danny's Variety |
63 Carrie Street |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
High Variety |
106 High Street North |
Yes |
Yes |
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Lakeside Husky |
514 Cumberland Street North |
Yes |
|||
Lakehead University Student Union |
955 Oliver Road |
Yes |
|||
Safeway |
70 Court Street North |
Yes |
|||
Safeway |
1015 Dawson Road |
Yes |
|||
Season's Gift Shop (Hospital) |
980 Oliver Road |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers - Grandview Mall |
640 River Street |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers |
320 Arundel Street |
Yes |
Yes |
||
Shoppers |
300 Memorial Avenue |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers - Port Arthur Clinic |
194 Court Street North |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers |
901 Red River Road |
Yes |
Yes |
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Skaf's Bargain Zone |
470 Hodder Avenue |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Teraz Express (Intercity Mall) |
1000 Fort William Road |
|
Yes |
|
|
Transit Admin Office |
570 Fort William Road |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes | Yes |
Zaba's Variety |
7 Cumberland Street South |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Outlet |
Address |
Monthly Pass |
20-ride punch pass |
Day pass |
10 tickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barb's Laundromat |
300 May Street North |
Yes |
Yes |
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Barb's Laundromat |
1200 Victoria Avenue East |
Yes |
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City Cashier's - Victoriaville |
125 Syndicate Avenue |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
City Hall |
500 Donald Street East |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Confederation College Bookstore |
1450 Nakina Drive |
Yes |
|||
Mac's Store |
640 Waterloo Street |
Yes |
|||
Safeway |
115 Arthur Street West |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers Drug Mart |
572 Arthur Street West |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers Drug Mart |
151 Frederica Street West |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Shoppers Drug Mart - McIntyre Centre |
1186 Memorial Avenue |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Shoppers Drug Mart - McKellar |
900 McKellar Street |
Yes |
|||
Shoppers Drug Mart - Northwood Park Plaza |
425 Edward Street North |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Shoppers Drug Mart |
1001 Ridgeway Street |
Yes |
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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