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Staff issue Transit Notices to inform riders of service impacts, and keep the public informed about initiatives and projects supporting Transit ridership.
Transit ON Demand (ToD) is a Barrie Transit service without a fixed schedule or route. Users can book a trip through an app, online or by phone, and then the bus travel is optimized through a computer-based system. ToD operates within a specific zone allowing riders to travel from bus stop to bus stop within the zone, on demand.
Benefits
ToD is used in low transit demand areas and times when fixed routes are most inefficient and expensive. Benefits include:
- On-demand trip booking up to 7 days in advance
- Faster and more direct trips as stops only occur as requested
- More efficient service
Typically, a ToD bus will arrive about 20 minutes after the booking request, while a conventional scheduled bus arrives every 30 minutes. ToD means shorter wait times, quick local trips, and generally shorter walking distances to/from a bus stop.
As of November 2024, Barrie’s ToD service has a 4.5 out of 5-star rating from current ridership.
Zones & Service Hours
ToD operates within specific service area zones. This allows riders to travel from stop to stop within the specific zone, or to a connection stop within the zone to connect to a fixed bus route for cross-city travel. Each zone is differentiated by a unique colour and letter. Riders cannot travel between connection points.
- Zone A Map (Coulter/Hanmer/Ferris)
- Zone B Map (Wellington/Amelia/Steel)
- Zone C Map (Hurst)
- Zone D Map (Lockhart/Saunders/Huronia/Dean/Fairview)
- Zone G Map (Edgehill)
ToD operates during the same hours for all zones:
Day | Hours |
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Weekday | 5:30am–12am |
Saturday | 6:30am–12am |
Sunday | 8:30am–10pm |
With the new network rollout, staff continue to monitor for trending feedback and areas to improve ToD service operations, and make tweaks accordingly. Please provide detailed feedback about your experience to ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca.
Barrie ToD App
With the Barrie ToD app, riders simply select a time for their ride and their start location. The app will let riders know when to expect a ride, where to wait and when they will reach their destination. Trips can be booked up to 7 days in advance. The app will prompt you to select the fare you will use when boarding the bus. The app is not required to use Barrie ToD; see other booking options below.


How to Plan & Book a Trip
The below tools are for Transit ON Demand zones. If connecting to a fixed route, visit the schedule & maps page for more information and planning tools.
How to Cancel a Trip
If you are unable to make your trip, please cancel as early as possible and at least 2 hours before the departure time.
Fares & Payment Options
ToD fares are the same as standard Barrie Transit fares. You can use any form of fare that Barrie Transit accepts. Monthly pass, cash fare, and valid transfer are payment options available for users to select within the Barrie ToD app.
On the trip confirmation page of the Barrie ToD app or online booking portal, select which fare you will use when boarding the bus, or let the booking agent on the phone know which fare you will use when boarding. Have this ready while boarding for the bus operator to validate.
Transfers can be provided by the operator to transfer to other Barrie Transit services, including scheduled routes or other ToD zones.