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Bus Service Changes in January 2022
Due to staffing shortages as a direct impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, ETS has
View Alerts and Service Updates for more information.
Wearing a mask or face covering is mandatory on all public vehicles, such as buses, LRT, taxis, motorcoaches, shuttles and ride-share services. Starting September 3, wearing a mask or face covering will also be mandatory in all indoor public spaces, such as transit centres and LRT platforms. Bus shields and LRT cabs provide protection, so Transit Operators are not required to wear a mask when in a shielded area.
Physical distancing of two metres is now required in transit centres and LRT stations.
Because transit needs to be accessed by the public for daily living purposes, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for transit riders on ETS buses, LRT, On Demand Transit and DATS.
We are continuing our daily enhanced cleaning and disinfecting on buses, LRT, DATS vehicles, transit centres, LRT stations as well as high touch areas.
In early 2021, new germ-killing seats were installed on two-thirds of the LRT fleet (the newer train models). These seats have an additive in the plastic that can reduce up to 99.9 percent of germs (that is, bacteria, fungus and viruses) within 2 hours. This additive is a one-time application that is incorporated into the plastic and is not a coating. It should last the entire life of the seat.
| Cash | ||
| Fare type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash fare | $3.50 | Exact change is required |
| Children 12 and under | Free | When accompanied by a fare-paying customer |
| Tickets | ||
| Adult ticket pack (10) | $27.75 | |
| Youth/senior ticket pack (10) | $19.75 | Youth (24 and under); Seniors (65+) |
| Other | ||
| CNIB ID | Free | Display your CNIB ID when boarding |
| DATS fares | See DATS fares for details | |
| U-Pass | See U-Pass for details | |
| Route 747 | See airport service fares for details | |
| Subsidized Transit | See Ride Transit Program for details | |
| Passes | ||
| Fare type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Family / Day | $10.25 | Allows for unlimited travel on ETS for one adult. |
| Monthly Pass | ||
| Adult | $100 | |
| Youth | $73 | Youth (24 and under)* |
| Senior | $35 | Senior (65+) |
| Annual Pass | ||
| Senior | $385 | Must be a senior (65+) and a resident of Edmonton Passes valid between April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022. |
| Senior - low income (Tier 2) |
$139 | Income between $29,070 and $33,033. Passes valid between April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022. |
| Senior - low income (Tier 1) |
FREE | Income below $29,070. Passes valid between April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022. |