Is there a Metro in Halifax?

In Halifax, Metro Transit is the public transportation service. Metro Transit has routes running throughout Bedford, Dartmouth, Halifax, Sackville, Timberlea, and Cole Harbour. Metro Transit provides a service for people with disabilities called Access-A-Bus.

Is the Halifax ferry free?

People taking an intra-provincial ferry in Nova Scotia will no longer have to pay for it, Premier Iain Rankin announced on Saturday. In a release, the province said it will permanently remove fees from all intra-provincial ferries “to help make transportation more affordable and accessible for Nova Scotians.”

Who owns Metro Transit?

It is a joint venture between MTR Corporation, John Holland Group and UGL Rail formed in September 2014. The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec acquired 24.9% of the venture in 2019. It operates the network with a fleet of 22 Alstom Metropolis trains under a 15-year contract.

How do I contact Halifax transit?

For general transit inquiries, complaints, or compliments, please contact 311 or 1-800-835-6428.

When did Metro Transit start in Halifax NS?

Founded as Metro Transit in March 1982, Halifax Transit provides service in the urban service and adjacent area of the regional municipality utilizing 2 ferry routes, 57 conventional bus routes, two limited stop express routes, and three limited stop rural express routes.

Are there any public transportation routes in Halifax?

The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Halifax. Halifax Transit is a public transportation provider in Halifax which operates Bus routes since 1982. The Halifax Transit has 69 Bus routes in Halifax with 2397 Bus stops.

When is Halifax Transit going to increase service?

Effective June 8, Halifax Transit will be increasing service levels in a phased approach, while continuing to follow public health guidelines. See a summary of the service reductions here. Understanding the route schedules.

How much does it cost to ride Metrolink in Halifax?

Passengers may use regular transit tickets or monthly bus passes (MetroPass), but must deposit an additional fifty cents into the farebox. In 2005, Halifax Regional Municipality purchased twenty new buses from New Flyer Industries of Winnipeg, Manitoba.