Use HotSpot for a Chance to Win!
We use the "exact fare" system. Fares can be paid by HotSpot, cash or a pass. Transit Operators do not carry change. Sales locations for passes and ride cards are listed further below.
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Conventional, Specialized & ON Demand Transit Fares
Fare Type | Current Cash Fare |
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Adults, students, children 13+ | $3.50 |
Children 12 years of age & under | FREE |
Seniors | $3.00 |
Seniors on Tuesdays & Thursdays Please present valid photo ID upon boarding | FREE |
Visually Impaired (valid CNIB card required) | FREE |
Barrie Transit connecting to/from GO train with valid presto card/ticket Riders can also transfer free between participating GTA agencies with a valid GO fare under Ontario's One Fare Program. | FREE |
Pass Type | Current Price |
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Individual Day Pass Valid and for purchase on the day of travel at the terminal, on conventional buses and on HotSpot. | $8.50 / day |
Family Day Pass Maximum 2 Adults/Seniors/Students (Children 12 & under ride for free) Valid and for purchase on the day of travel at the terminal, on conventional buses and on HotSpot. | $10.00 / day |
Adult Monthly Pass Ages 19–64 | $91.00 / month* |
Student Monthly Pass* Ages 13+ | $69.75 / month* |
Senior Monthly Pass* Ages 65+ | $53.00 / month* |
Ride Card Type | Current Price |
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Barrie Transit uses ‘scratch’ ride cards. The rider will scratch off 'one ride' in view of the bus operator. | |
10-Ride Card: Adult Ages 19–64 | $30.00 |
10-Ride Card: Student* Ages 13+ | $26.00 |
10-Ride Card: Senior* 65+ | $21.00 |
HotSpot Mobile Fares
Barrie Transit riders have a new option for purchasing transit fares, through the HotSpot app, available for download from Google Play and App Store, or the HotSpot website. See instructions on how to purchase and activate fares.
All fare products are available for purchase through HotSpot, except for the U-Pass for Georgian College students. Fare prices remain the same, all current fare products are still valid, and all other existing purchase options remain.
HotSpot customer service provides frontline support for all account, technical, and payment concerns. HotSpot can be reached 24/7 by email at support@htsp.ca and 8am–5pm weekdays by phone at 1-855-712-5888.
Between February 26 to April 30, 2024, riders can purchase any Barrie Transit fare product available using the HotSpot app or website for a chance to win a month of FREE Barrie Transit rides!
Sale Locations for Passes & Ride Cards
Monthly passes are available on the 16th of the month to buy for the upcoming month. For example, a June monthly pass is available to buy on May 16th. In addition to being available for purchase on HotSpot, passes and ride cards are sold at the below locations:
- Barrie Transit Terminal, 24 Maple Avenue
The downtown bus terminal is open for ticket sales 7am–8pm on Monday–Saturday and 9am–8pm on Sunday. - Service Barrie at City Hall, 70 Collier Street
Transit passes are also available for sale at Service Barrie on the first floor of City Hall, 70 Collier Street, open 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. - Recreation Centres
Transit monthly passes and ride cards are sold at Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Parkview Centre and Peggy Hill Team Community Centre on a walk-in/drop-in basis. No refunds or exchanges are available at rec centres.