Senior fares are available to those who are 65 years and older. See Arc Information Guide for Seniors.

There are two types of ETS annual passes available to seniors.

  • Senior fare riders in Edmonton who pay regular fare. These riders do not need to apply to ETS to receive a seniors’ regular annual transit pass. Instead, they will receive an annual fare cap of $396 which is the same price as the annual pass. Once they reach this amount, they can ride ETS for the rest of the year for free.
  • Seniors who participate in the subsidized ETS senior annual pass program (free and $140, dependent on income level). These riders need to apply for the program. Once you have applied and been accepted into the program, you will need to renew your pass each subsequent year. 
     

Regular seniors annual fare cap and the subsidized seniors pre-loaded Arc cards are only valid on ETS. Riders can travel on regional transit by paying the applicable regional fare.

Current Fares

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Fare TypeCost
Arc Card Pay-as-you-go (90min)$3
Arc Card Daily Fare Cap$10.50
Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap$36
Arc Card Annual Fare Cap (regular senior)$396
Arc Ticket (90min)$3.75
Arc Ticket (24hr)$10.50
Cash$3.75
Annual Pass 2025 - Low Income
(income between $31,906 and $35,097)
$140
Annual Pass 2025 - Low Income
(income below $31,906)
FREE

Senior Annual Passes

Low Income Annual Pass (Income between $31,906 and $35,097)

Income between $31,906 and $35,097
Cost: $140 

Senior Annual Pass Application Form

How to Apply (First-time Applicants)

Seniors applying for a low income annual pass must provide proof of age, Edmonton residency and income. Proof of receipt of this benefit is required for first-time applicants only.

Must have at least 1 of the following for proof of age:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Alberta Government identification card
  • Alberta Health Care card
  • Permanent Resident card

Must have proof of residency such as:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Documentation containing a name and Edmonton address (bank statements, utility bills, phone bills)

Must have a copy of 1 of the following for proof of income:

  • 2025 T4A (OAS) (if box 21, net supplement paid, shows any amount above zero)
  • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) letter of eligibility from the Government of Canada
  • 2025 Notice of Assessment (line 15000, taxable individual income must be between $31,906 and $35,097)
  • Permanent Resident or a refugee (to qualify, you must have been in Canada less than one year and have not filed a tax return)
  • Proof of government Employment Insurance (EI) being received in past 3 months
  • A copy of your Health Benefits Card within the last 3 months showing receipt of Income Support benefits

Personal information is collected for the purpose of applying for an ETS Seniors Annual Pass and will be used to determine eligibility. Collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and is managed and protected in accordance with the Act. The documents you submit will be destroyed after verification.

For questions about the collection, please contact etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca.

There are three ways to submit copies of your documentation:

  • By mailing documentation to the Edmonton Service Centre, 2nd floor, 10111 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0J4
  • By emailing scanned copies (or photos) of documentation to etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca
  • By dropping off documentation in person to the Edmonton Service Centre

If you are purchasing a subsidized pass ($140), see the section below called Renewing and Paying For Your Subsidized Senior Annual Pass.

Once your submission has been reviewed and payment has been received (if applicable), your pass will be mailed to the address you provided on your application form.

If you would like to talk to someone regarding the pass and the qualifications, or need more information about how to make a payment, please call 780-423-7433, Monday to Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

Low Income Annual Pass (Income below $31,906)

Income below $31,906
Cost: Free

Senior Annual Pass Application Form

How to Apply (First-time Applicants)

Seniors applying for a low income annual pass must provide proof of age, Edmonton residency and income. Proof of receipt of this benefit is required for first-time applicants only.

Must have at least 1 of the following for proof of age:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Alberta Government identification card
  • Alberta Health Care card
  • Permanent Resident card

Must have proof of residency such as:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Documentation containing a name and Edmonton address (bank statements, utility bills, phone bills)

Must have a copy of 1 of the following for proof of income:

  • 2025 T4A (OAS) (if box 21, net supplement paid, shows any amount above zero)
  • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) letter of eligibility from the Government of Canada
  • 2025 Notice of Assessment (line 15000, taxable individual income must be below $31,906)
  • Permanent Resident or a refugee (to qualify, you must have been in Canada less than one year and have not filed a tax return)
  • Proof of government Employment Insurance (EI) being received in past 3 months
  • A copy of your Health Benefits Card within the last 3 months showing receipt of Income Support benefits

Personal information is collected for the purpose of applying for an ETS Seniors Annual Pass and will be used to determine eligibility. Collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and is managed and protected in accordance with the Act. The documents you submit will be destroyed after verification.

For questions about the collection, please contact etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca.

There are three ways to submit copies of your documentation:

  • By mailing documentation to the Edmonton Service Centre, 2nd floor, 10111 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0J4
  • By emailing scanned copies (or photos) of documentation to etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca
  • By dropping off documentation in person to the Edmonton Service Centre

If you are purchasing a subsidized pass ($140), see payment information below.

Once your submission has been reviewed and payment has been received (if applicable), your pass will be mailed to the address you provided on your application form.

If you would like to talk to someone regarding the pass and the qualifications, or need more information about how to make a payment, please call 780-423-7433, Monday to Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

How to Apply (First-time Applicants)

Applicants 65 years of age or older residing in Edmonton automatically qualify for the senior pricing. 

Must have at least one of the following for proof of age:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Alberta Government identification card
  • Alberta Health Care card
  • Permanent Resident card

Must have proof of residency such as:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Documentation containing a name and Edmonton address (bank statements, utility bills, phone bills)

There are 2 ways to submit copies of your documentation:

  • By mailing documentation to the Edmonton Service Centre, 2nd floor, 10111 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0J4
  • By emailing scanned copies (or photos) of documentation to etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca

Once your submission has been reviewed, and payment has been received (if applicable), your pass will be mailed to the address you provided on your application form.

If you would like to talk to someone regarding the pass and the qualifications, or need more information about how to make a payment, please call 780-423-7433, Monday to Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

Apply for a Subsidized Senior Annual Pass

First-time applicants

First-time applicants must fill out and submit the application form, along with proof of residency, proof of age, current mailing address, and proof of income.

There are two ways to submit copies of your documentation
  • By mailing documentation to the Edmonton Service Centre, 2nd floor, 10111 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0J4
  • By emailing scanned copies (or photos) of documentation to etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca

Once your submission has been reviewed, and payment has been received (if applicable), your pass will be mailed to the address you provided on your application form.

Apply for Senior Annual Pass

Apply for Senior Annual Pass
Only fill out and submit this form if you are a new applicant.

Renewing and Paying For Your Subsidized Senior Annual Pass

Paying for Your Subsidized Senior Annual Pass

There are two alternative methods to purchase your annual pass:

  1. Pay by phone, call 780-423-7433 (Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm)
    Accepted payments: credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express), VISA Debit, Debit Mastercard, prepaid VISA/Mastercard
  2. Visit the Edmonton Service Centre in person
Renewing Your Subsidized Senior Annual Pass

If you have not received your notice to renew your pass for 2026, please email etsseniorspass@edmonton.ca or call 780-423-7433.

The new annual pass will be reloaded onto the Arc card once all documents and payments are received.

Be sure to keep your Arc card. Your 2026 pass will be loaded on to your existing card. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I get my Seniors Annual Pass?

For the Seniors Annual Pass, there is no prorated cost. It will remain the same cost, no matter what point in the year you purchase the pass.

What if I have mobility issues?

The Edmonton Service Centre is on the second floor of Edmonton Tower and is accessible by elevator and an escalator. Refer to the new applicants section for instructions on how to apply by email or phone. 

What do I do if I lose my Arc card?

If your card has been lost or stolen, please call 311 or by visiting an in-person service centre to have the card blocked and to request a replacement.