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As a part of the City of Guelph’s subsidy program, Guelph Transit offers the affordable bus pass to help you get around Guelph using public transportation. Adults, youths and seniors living in low-income households can apply any time for a one-year pass. Affordable bus passes must be renewed each year.
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Prices
Tier A and B affordable bus pass customers are free as of February 1, 2025. If you use a Tier A or B affordable bus pass, and have money remaining on your card after February 1, 2025, please contact us if you’d like a refund.
Affordable bus pass customers in Tier C use the pay-as-you-go fare capping program. You load your OnYourWay fare card with as much money as you want, whenever you want. There’s no need to buy a monthly pass upfront. With the monthly fare cap, you pay for the first 32 single rides in a month, then tap and ride free for the rest of the month.
The Affordable Bus Pass program has three tiers which you qualify for based on your level of income under Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut Off (LICO). The monthly fees based on tiers are:
Tier | Fee |
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Tier A and B | Free |
Tier C | Adults: $1.17 per ride, up to a maximum of $37.44/month. Youth: $1 per ride, up to a maximum of $32/month. Seniors: $0.96 per ride, up to a maximum of $30.72/month |
Eligibility for each tier is based on the following Low-income cut-off (LICO) chart:
Which affordable bus pass do I qualify for?
Family Size | Tier A | Tier B | Regular affordable Tier C |
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1 | $0 to 13,145 | $13,146 to 19,718 | $19,718 to 26,290 |
2 | $0 to 16,364 | $16,365 to 24,545 | $24,566 to 32,727 |
3 | $0 to 20,117 | $20,118 to 30,176 | $30,177 to 40,234 |
4 | $0 to 24,426 | $24,427 to 36,638 | $36,639 to 48,851 |
5 | $0 to 27,702 | $27,703 to 41,553 | $41,554 to 55,404 |
6 | $0 to 31,244 | $31,245 to 46,866 | $46,867 to 62,488 |
7+ | $0 to 34,786 | $34,787 to 52,179 | $52,180 to 69,571 |
Resources
- Affordable Bus Pass program policy
- Third party authorization
- Low-income cut-off, after tax (LICO-AT)
Frequently asked questions
For more information
Guelph Transit
170 Watson Road South, Guelph
519-822-1811
[email protected]
TTY: 519-826-9771
Fax: 519-822-1322
Agency inquiries: 519-822-1260 extension 2042