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By public transit in Winnipeg
By public transit in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Transit, +1 (877) 311-4974 or 311 (local), has bus routes running throughout the city. Service is generally good on major routes in the inner city but only fair to poor in the outer suburban areas. The Winnipeg Transit's website includes schedules and a helpful travel planner called Navigo. Automated schedules are available through Telebus, +1 (204) 287-7433. Handi-Transit, +1 (204) 986-5722, is available for disabled persons.
As of January 1st, 2011, adult bus fare is $2.40 (CDN). There is a reduced fare of $1.90 for children 6-16, high school/college students, and seniors (65+ years of age), for which identification is required. Children 5 and under are free with a fare-paying adult. Drivers will only accept exact change in cash. A transfer can be requested when you pay your fare, which entitles you to ride as many buses as you like within the next 60 minutes. You may also purchase tickets at reduced rates at almost any convenience store.
There are a variety of passes available, which can also be purchased at any convenience store. Of note to travelers is the Max 5 pass, which can be used Monday to Friday, and the Superpass, which can be used from Monday to Sunday. Please keep in mind that the Max 5 is only available for adults.
Special Services
Downtown Spirit operates on 3 routes in the downtown area during the day, free of charge.
Park & Ride allows you to park in designated areas and then catch a transit bus.
DART provides request bus service to residents living in selected areas of South and South East Winnipeg.
Bomber FanFare allows you to ride Transit for free by showing your valid game day ticket when going to and from Bomber home games. Transit also operates shuttle services to the Bomber stadium.
Bike and Bus offers bike racks on the 60 Pembina buses during the summer free of charge. St. Vital Shopping Centre and Osborne Junction have bike lockers.
Shuttle services are offered for occasions such as the Folk Festival and the Assiniboine Race Track season.
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