We're aware of dangerous behavior: people riding on the outside of buses & recording it for social media. This puts lives at risk & can lead to a fine of up to $10K & a MVA charge. No amount of "likes" is worth your life or someone else's. Never ride on the outside of a bus. halifax.ca/TransitCode
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Routes 2 and 3 will be on detour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 due to tree trimming on North St. 14 stops in the area will be impacted.
Location: North St between Windsor St and Robie St
More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#NorthSt
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Routes 1, 3, 5, 10A/B/C, 50 and 320 will be on detour starting 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 until 5:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20. 2 stops in the area will be impacted.
More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#MacdonaldBridge
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"One day. Millions of journeys." on a pink and orange gradient background.
"Public transport is worth celebrating. It moves us. It helps us connect. Get on, grab a seat. The world rides together."
April 17 is World Public Transport Day!
Last year, Halifax Transit provided more than 20 million trips for passengers on conventional bus, ferry and Access-A-Bus.
Today we’re celebrating public transport and the ways it helps us connect. The world rides together.
#WorldPublicTransportDay
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Update: Ferry Service at Woodside will resume as scheduled at 15:22.
Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to staff availability. Ferries will depart Woodside at xx:07 & xx:37. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:22 & xx:52. Shuttles will not be provided.
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
UPDATE; 6:34pm - the Dartmouth Bridge Terminal is now open to passengers. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to a sensory irritant being deployed at the Dartmouth Bridge Terminal, the interior of the of the terminal is closed for the time being.
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Update: Alderney Ferry service reduction continues until further notice. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
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On Friday, April 3 buses will operate on Holiday Schedules and there will be no ferry service.
On Sunday, April 5 Alderney Ferry will operate on Holiday Schedules, buses on regular schedules.
Regular service on Monday, April 6.
Schedules: halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/routes-schedules
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
We understand the timing may cause some confusion, but this is not a joke. Public Wi-Fi use has significantly declined, and ending the service is expected to save approximately $450,000 in annual operating expenses.
Over the past few years, use of public Wi-Fi has declined significantly, with nearly 45 per cent fewer users from 2023 to 2024.
Once purchased, you don’t need internet access to activate or use them on Halifax Transit.
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Public Wi-Fi at Halifax Transit terminals will be discontinued as of today, April 1, 2026. Before you ride, be sure to purchase your fare. HFXGO tickets and passes can be bought using mobile data or any Wi-Fi connection.
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
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Stop Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 40 (8071) will be closed from Wednesday, April 1 until Wednesday, April 22 due to construction. Passengers on Route 51A/B are directed to Stop Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 55 (8072).
More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#8071
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
• Let staff know if you or someone with you may need additional assistance during an emergency.
These steps help keep everyone safe and support emergency readiness.
A quick reminder:
• Arrive early for security screening.
• Enter the passenger waiting area single file to keep the line moving safely as you pay your fare.
Good to know:
• Transferring between the ferry and the bus, or between bus routes? Use the same activated ticket within 150 minutes.
• More than one ticket? Swipe and scan each one.
• Access-A-Bus rider? Continue showing your ticket to the operator.
• halifax.ca/HFXGO
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Taking the ferry? Activated HFXGO mobile tickets and passes must now be scanned when boarding, just like on the bus. Hold your phone to the validator to scan your ticket or pass QR code. You’ll hear a beep and see a message when it’s accepted.
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
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Routes 54, 55 and 62 will be on detour on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 due to scheduled construction. 8 stops in the area will be impacted.
Location: Ochterloney Street, between Prince Albert and Maple streets
More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#OchterloneySt
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.