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Fort McMurray, we’ve got you covered for Wood Buffalo Transit!

Wood Buffalo transit is the proverbial new kid on the transit block. Founded in 1980, it services 16 regular bus routes every day with a fleet of 47 buses. The system reduces its services on weekends and does not operate on most holidays.

We want to help you arrive at your destination with a smile on your face and (hopefully) a warm coffee in your hand—if you have time to get it before you have to be at the bus stop. Bring Rocketman along, so your next ride on Wood Buffalo Transit is less stressful.

How to pay for Wood Buffalo Transit

Due to Covid-19, all municipal Transit Services are temporarily free of charge, including rural transit. Fees have been waived to remove interactions with drivers and passengers.

Typically, to ride Wood Buffalo Transit, you need to pay some form of fare. Fares can be paid by exact change, a one-ride ticket or a monthly pass. Unfortunately, drivers cannot make changes or sell passes on the bus. A regular adult fare is $1.50, which you can pay with exact change or a twoonie, but no change can be given.

Where to buy fares/passes?

What is SMART Bus (Specialized Transportation)?

The Fort McMurray Special Mobility Assistance Required Transportation (SMART Bus) service is available by appointment to individuals who are 65 years or older and those with severe mobility issues.

To use this service, you must book the SMART Bus.

1. Registration

Fill out the registration package. Once submitted, Transit Services will review the application and notify you if you’re approved.

2. Booking a ride

To book your SMART ride, you first need to call 780-743-7909 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We suggest that you try to book your travel at least 24 hours in advance.

When you call to book a trip, please have the following information available.

• Your name
• Your daytime telephone numbers
• The date and time you require a trip
• Your pickup and destination locations (which can only be made two weeks in advance)
• Please let them know if you’ll be travelling with an attendant or a mobility aid
• Please note that bus drivers won’t take passengers who haven’t booked a trip through the scheduling service. Bus drivers cannot accept bookings on the bus.

Transfers

Transfers can only be issued to riders who pay cash and use a one-ride ticket. Upon boarding the bus, please request a transfer. A transfer is only valid on the day of issue. Customers will be allowed to stop over and travel in any direction during this period.

Monthly Passes

Monthly passes can be purchases at the following locations:

Keyano College Bookstore located at 8115 Franklin Ave. (Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays).

The Jubilee Centre cashier at 9909 Franklin Ave. (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays).

MacDonald Island Park main counter at 151 MacDonald Drive (Monday through Friday 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.; weekends and statutory holidays 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.).

Timberlea Landing at 309 Powder Drive; (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays).

For pass information, please call 780-743-7931.

Please note that Wood Buffalo Transit cannot replace any lost, stolen or damaged passes.