Halifax Transit (@hfxtransit)

Please be advised there may be a brief interruption in access to the Alderney ferry terminal on the morning of Wednesday, July 29. This will occur between ferry trips and there is no anticipated disruption to service.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· 14d

Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Woodside at :07 & :37. Ferries will depart Halifax at :22 & :52. Alderney Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· 21d

Stop Sackville Dr At Civic 622 (2275) will be closed from Thursday, July 23 until Friday, Aug. 7 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 8 and 87 are directed to Stop Sackville Dr Before Riverside Dr (7337). More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#2275

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· 25d

Alderney Ferry service departing Alderney at 06:30 and Halifax at 06:45 is cancelled due to maintenance. Ferry will depart Alderney at 07:00. Ferry will depart Halifax at 07:15. A shuttle will not be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· 25d

Route 51A/B will be on detour from Monday, July 20 until Sunday, Sept. 20 due to construction. Two bus stops in the area will be impacted. Location: Windmill Rd between Wyse Rd and Lyle St More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#WindmillRd

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· 27d

Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Woodside at :07 & :37. Ferries will depart Halifax at :22 & :52. Alderney Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jul 3

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 NOT be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jul 3

Let’s keep your ride cool! When you’re on the bus, please keep windows closed so the air conditioning can do its job. If you need help closing a window, please ask the bus Operator. If you have concerns about air conditioning, contact 311. For more tips to beat the heat: halifax.ca/heat-safety

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jul 2

Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Woodside at :07 & :37. Ferries will depart Halifax at :22 & :52. Alderney Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jun 29

Buses and Alderney ferry service will operate on holiday schedules on Wednesday, July 1. Woodside ferry service will not be operating. Halifax Transit is pleased to offer free Alderney ferry service on July 1, with 15-minute service between 10:45 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. (1/2)

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Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jun 26

Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until 18:45, due to staffing issues. 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.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jun 25

Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Woodside at xx:07 & xx:37. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:22 & xx:52. Alderney Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jun 24

Please be advised that the Access-A-Bus trip reservation line will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Sunday, June 28. During this time trip bookings will not be available by phone. Thank you for your understanding. For more info, visit: halifax.ca/htdisruptions

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jun 20

To accommodate SailGP 2026, ferry service will pause daily from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Friday, June 19 until Sunday, June 21. Shuttle bus service will replace ferry service during this time. More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Jun 13

Alderney Ferry service is suspended until further notice, due to staff availability. Shuttles will not be provided.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· May 29

Update: Alderney Ferry service will resume 15 minute schedule as of 12:45pm, Friday, May 29, 2026

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· May 27

The Affordable Access Program is now accepting applications. Approved applicants can purchase an adult Halifax Transit monthly pass at 50 per cent off the regular price for one year.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· May 27

Starting May 26, 2026, Halifax Transit will upgrade its mobile fare payment app, HFXGO. The new look offers a simplified, modern design and improved accessibility. New app features include: • Your Ticket Wallet is now located on the home screen, providing quicker access to active tickets.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· May 26

Starting May 26, Halifax Transit will upgrade its mobile fare payment app, HFXGO. The new look offers a simplified, modern design and improved accessibility. HFXGO allows you to purchase transit passes anywhere, anytime using your credit or debit card. Find out more at halifax.ca/hfxgo

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Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· May 21

Halifax Transit implemented several service changes on Monday, May 18. These include routing and scheduling adjustments on multiple bus routes to support upcoming construction and to improve service efficiency and connections across the network. More info: halifax.ca/servicechanges

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· May 5

Halifax Transit is offering a new way for riders to keep track of service updates. Residents can now visit halifax.ca/realtime-alerts and filter by their preferred route to quickly see real-time detours, trip cancellations, stop closures, and snow plan notifications, all in one place.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Apr 29

⚠️ NOTE: Due to system maintenance, halifax.ca will be offline from 9 p.m. until approx. 10:30 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 29, 2026, including #hfxtransit Routes & Schedules page. Trip planning apps, Departures Boards, & the Departures Line will continue to show bus times.

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Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Apr 21

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

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Apr 17

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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"Public transport is worth celebrating. It moves us. It helps us connect. Get on, grab a seat. The world rides together."

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Apr 7

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.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Apr 1

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.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Apr 1

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.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Mar 30

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.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Mar 27

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.

Halifax Transit@hfxtransit· Mar 18

Don't forget! The Alderney Ferry is FREE for March Break between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. until Saturday, March 21, 2026, courtesy of @DowntownHalifax. Taking a connecting bus? Remember, children 12 & under ride for free, and transfers are valid for 90 minutes.