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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1658 | Last Modified: 01 Mar 2018 | Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2018 |
| Notices | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | By-law- All cars, trucks, taxis and motorcycles will be required to yield to buses leaving bus stops. Buses now have 'YIELD' signs on the back of the buses. |
| Contact Details | |
| Office Phone | Administration and Bus Schedule Information 905-687-5555 |
| After Hours Phone | 905-682-9206 |
| TTY Phone | Paratransit Office 905-685-9844 |
| Fax | 905-685-4050 |
| aburrows@yourbus.com | |
| Website | www.yourbus.com |
| Primary Contact | Dave Sherlock, General Manager |
| Primary Executive | Richard Werner, Chair |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | St Catharines ; Thorold |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | First St Louth, south of Fourth Ave |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | The local public transit service serving St Catharines and Thorold. Also provides paratransit system for the disabled. Connections available at Brock University to/from Niagara Transit and Welland Transit. The Downtown Transit Hub is located in the MTO building - 70 Carlisle St. The Hub accommodates the City and Inter-City buses with 16 dedicated platforms and a large indoor passenger waiting area. All St Catharines bus routes are fully accessible - buses are equipped with a ramp that allows easy access to the front doors for walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and scooters. All buses are also equipped with bike racks. Paratransit registrants can use the city bus accessible routes as well as the Paratransit buses. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Schedule Information Mon-Sun 6 am-11 pm |
| Eligibility | No restrictions; A senior or a student may be asked for identification proving their age or attendance in school. |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Adults/Secondary Students/Seniors: $3; Elementary School Children (ages 6-Grade 8) : $2.50; Children 5 and under Free (must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult); 31 day passes also available ; Admission - 10 card ride- $26 for adults; $20 for seniors; $22.50 for secondary & elementary students ; All day family bus pass for $8 on any Sat, Sun, Holiday and various periods throughout the year. Pass includes unlimited use all day for up to 2 adults and 3 children. Minimum 1 adult and 1 child to be valid. Day passes are available for $8 allowing for unlimited same day travel. Day and Family Passes can be purchased on any St Catharines Transit Bus. Visit www.yourbus.com for more information. |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Administration office and Downtown terminal are fully accessible. Not all conventional bus routes are accessible, check the Rider's Guide for full details. |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (60) Commercial |
| Service Categories | Local Bus Services ; Local Transit Passes ; Long Distance Bus Services ; Transit Customer Service Centres |
| Resources | Rider's Guides (transit map & schedule) are available upon request at the downtown bus terminal. |