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Barrie Transit offers conventional service, Transit ON Demand and specialized transit services for people with mobility restrictions. General transit information and frequently asked questions are included on this page.
Transit staff work to inform riders of service impacts, and keep the public informed about initiatives and projects supporting Transit ridership.
Do you have feedback on Barrie Transit? All feedback, including concerns and compliments, relating can be reported to the appropriate staff via Service Barrie Online.
Quick Guide to Using Barrie Transit
Barrie Transit operates fixed routes, specialized transit and Transit ON Demand. Transit ON Demand is a transit service without a fixed schedule or route, operating in five zones.
Transit Fares & Passes
Trip payment can be made by cash, mobile app, pass, or ride card. Special passes include Licence 2 Ride, Georgian College U-Pass, and Field Trip Pass. Get full fare and pass details.
Barrie Transit Terminal
The Transit Terminal is located downtown at 24 Maple Avenue. The terminal is open 7am–10pm on Monday–Saturday and 9am–10pm on Sunday.
Barrie Transit ON Demand
Transit ON Demand is a Barrie Transit service without a fixed schedule or route. The bus travel is optimized by a computer-based upon rider trip requests. TOD operates within specific zones allowing riders to travel from bus stop to bus stop within a zone, on demand.
MagnusCards Makes Transit Experience More Accessible
Barrie Transit offers MagnusCards, a free app featuring digital guides to support travelers with cognitive special needs for easier, stress-free mobility throughout Barrie. These cards break down Barrie Transit processes into simple, manageable steps to allow for predictability in an unfamiliar environment, promote independence, build confidence, and enhance safety and sense of inclusion.
Using MagnusCards is easy:
- Download MagnusCards for free from the App Store or Google Play.
- Create a free account.
- Select ‘Travel’ and find Barrie Transit in the list of service partners.
- Download the card deck for the task you are interested in.
- Read and follow the instructions.
The five card decks feature pictures from Barrie Transit paired with simple text and audio that clearly outline necessary steps for tasks including: buying passes, planning a trip, how to ride the bus, staying safe and getting help, and understanding the transit map.
Transit-Related Initiatives & Projects
Transit Advertising Opportunities
Advertising opportunities are available on the exterior and interior of Barrie Transit buses, bus shelters and on benches with advertising panels at bus stops. Transit advertising is not handled by the City of Barrie. See the below information for companies you can contact regarding advertising in Barrie Transit spaces.