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Thunder Bay Transit fares, Lift Pass cards and all seven listed outlets
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Thunder Bay Transit’s April 2026 fare schedule uses cash, ride products and calendar-month passes.
Key information
Thunder Bay Transit’s April 2026 fare schedule uses cash, ride products and calendar-month passes. Youth and senior eligibility use ages 13 to 24 and 60-plus respectively.
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How the service works
A Lift Pass is the card, while cash, ten rides, day access and monthly access are fare choices. The sales outlet can also matter. The day pass and first eligibility setup are office tasks, even though routine reloads are available more widely.
Discount and free-support arrangements require the proper identification. A required support person travels free only with the Transit-issued ID showing that need. The affordable-pass pilot has limited places and separate household-income and subsidy rules; last year’s approval does not automatically approve another year.
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Compare the options
| Product | Amount | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $3.25 | Exact amount; no change |
| 10 rides | $29.80 | Tickets do not expire |
| Day pass | $9.60 | Transit Office only |
| Adult monthly | $92.65 | Ages 25 to 59; calendar month |
| Youth monthly | $63.90 | Ages 13 to 24 |
| Senior monthly | $63.90 | Age 60-plus |
| Discount monthly | $76.50 | Eligibility setup required |
| Senior annual | $570.80 | January,December; limited sales period |
| Blank Lift Pass | $5 | Fare product purchased separately |
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Steps to use the service
- Choose the fare
Match age, eligibility and travel frequency to the product.
- Use the correct outlet
Office for day passes or first eligibility setup; confirm retailer products.
- Travel with the right card
Request a cash transfer on boarding or use the stored Lift Pass transfer.
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Eligibility and local rules
What is the 2026 cash fare?
From April 1, 2026, the posted cash fare is $3.25. Pay exact cash because bus operators do not give change.
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What do the main pass products cost?
Ten rides cost $29.80; a day pass $9.60; an adult monthly pass $92.65; discount monthly $76.50; senior or youth monthly $63.90; and a blank Lift Pass card $5.
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How are the age groups defined?
Youth is 13 to 24, adult 25 to 59 and senior 60-plus. Children 12 and under ride free, but children aged 6 to 12 need a Lift Pass card. Those five and under do not need the card.
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Using the service
Does a monthly pass last 30 days?
No. It covers the calendar month shown on the pass. Choose the intended month, especially when purchasing near month-end.
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How do transfers work?
A cash rider must request a transfer when boarding; it lasts 90 minutes from issue. Paying with Lift Pass stores a 90-minute transfer automatically.
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Where can I buy a day pass?
Only at the Transit Administration Office,570 Fort William Road. Do not travel to a retailer expecting every product to be available there.
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Where do I get a youth, senior or discount card first?
Go to the Transit Administration Office with eligibility proof. Select retailers sell or reload other products, but the first age/discount setup requires the office.
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Exceptions and help
Can I reload online?
Yes. The city lists Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard and Debit Mastercard for online Lift Pass reloads. Keep the card connected to the correct fare product.
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How does the discounted accessibility card work?
First activation is at the Transit Office with one of the listed supporting documents, such as a doctor’s letter, ODSP statement or CRA disability tax credit statement. The posted validity is three years.
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Is there income-based help for adult passes?
The limited Affordable Bus Pass pilot supports eligible Thunder Bay residents aged 25 to 59 at half the adult monthly price. Income and other-assistance restrictions apply, with first-come approval through Lakehead Social Planning Council at 807-624-1726.
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All seven outlets in the city’s fare-outlet table
All seven named sales outlets in the captured city table are included. Product availability differs; the day pass and initial eligibility cards require the Transit Office.
Arella’s Quality Dollar and Import Store
292 Bay Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-344-3234
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards require Transit Office
Shoppers Drug Mart, McIntyre Centre
1186 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-623-3601
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards require Transit Office
Skaf’s Just Basics
470 Hodder Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-683-3930
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards require Transit Office
Transit Services Administration Office
570 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-684-3744
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards available here
Thunder Bay City Hall
500 Donald Street East, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-625-2230
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards require Transit Office
Seasons Gift Shop
980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-684-6717
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards require Transit Office
Lakehead University Student Union
SC 0001,955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A transit fare outlet listed by the city. Confirm the required product and current hours before visiting.
- Phone
- 807-343-8259
- Special product limit
- Day passes and initial eligibility cards require Transit Office
Google Maps uses the named destination and recorded address. The map is not proof of an accessible entrance, current opening or available service.
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Official contacts and forms
Sources: Thunder Bay Transit fares, Lift Pass cards and all seven listed outlets official information