FAQs

Conventional transit is a fixed route service that uses a planned schedule. Burlington Transit operates 13 regular routes and three late night routes. This study will focus on conventional service. 

Specialized transit is a non fixed route service that provides door to door service for persons with disabilities that cannot travel using conventional service.  The same rates and fees are applied to specialized riders. 

• Children 0 – 12 years of age and seniors’ 65+ years of age travel for free.  
• Youth 13 – 19 years of age travel for free evenings after 6 p.m. and all weekend.  
• Adults 20 – 64 years of age pay fares.

Yes. The City works with Halton Region to give free fares for low-income residents. The Subsidized Passes for Low Income Transit (SPLIT) program funds 50 per cent of local transit.  The City covers the other half, which covers the fare for eligible low-income City of Burlington residents.

Burlington Transit anticipates collecting $6 million in revenue this year.