Guelph. Operations & Transit Guelph Transit
[  Suggest an Update ] Record #: GCL1130 Last Modified: 18 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 18 May 2012
Notices
Public Bulletin	NEW  Guelph Transit has moved their terminal from St Georges Square to their new inter-modal transportation terminal on Macdonell Street across from The Co-operators building.
Contact Information
Alternate Name	Guelph Transit and Mobility Services
Address & Map	170 Watson Rd S Guelph, ON N1L 1C1
Located In Community	Guelph
Accessibility	Fully Accessible ; Guelph Transit currently has 65 low-floor vehicles providing fully accessible service. * can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers     The Community Bus is serviced by a fully accessible Mobility Bus.
Mailing Address	c/o City of Guelph  City Hall  1 Carden St  Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
Office Phone	519-822-1811 * Affordable Bus Pass - Agency inquiries: 519-822-1260 ext 2670, General inquiries: 519-837-5618
TTY Phone	Guelph Transit 519-837-5731 * Affordable Bus Pass: 519-826-9771
Fax	519-822-1322
E-Mail	transit@guelph.ca
Website	www.guelphtransit.ca
Alternate Contact	Ryan Kahro, Coordinator, Sales and Market Development, Operations & Transit; Phone: 519-822-1811 ext 2794; Email: ryan.kahro@guelph.ca
Description & Services
Description	Provides public transportation in the City of Guelph as well as door to door mobility service for persons unable to use public transit.
Hours	Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm
Dates	All year
Areas Served	Guelph
Eligibility	War Veteran Transit Pass Program: open to any resident of Guelph who has actively served with Canadian Forces or its allies.   Note: All new applicants are eligible to have either a Veterans Parking Pass OR Veterans Transit Pass. Pass holders who were issued “Lifetime Transit Pass for War Veterans” remain eligible to apply for the parking pass while retaining their transit pass.  Subsidized Bus Pass for Adults with a Disability (ages 18-65): information and application form available online at http://www.guelph.ca/living.cfm?itemid=78458&smocid=2158
Application	Subsidized Bus Pass for Adults with a Disability (ages 18-65), War Veteran Transit Pass Program, Affordable Bus Pass Program:  * application forms are available at the following locations: City Hall - ServiceGuelph (1 Carden St); Guelph Transit (170 Watson Rd S); Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (683 Woolwich St); West End Community Centre (21 Imperial Rd S); Victoria Rd Recreation Centre ( 151 Victoria Rd N);     Subsidized Bus Pass for Adults with a Disability and War Veteran Transit Pass application also available at: Ministry of Community and Social Services (86 Gordon St); all City of Guelph Library branches     To apply for a Veterans Transit Pass, bring completed application form and supporting documentation to Guelph Transit Administration Office for processing.  * existing Veterans parking pass holders may mail, fax, or drop off completed application forms to ServiceGuelph at City Hall
Fees	Service ; Where to buy tickets  Cash Fare $3.00, No Change - No Refunds   Tickets: Adults 10 tickets for $23.00; Youth 10 tickets for 18.50; Seniors 10 tickets for $19.50   Monthly Passes: Adults $72.00; Youth $62.00; Seniors $60.00     Guelph Transit Monthly Passes provide unlimited ridership privileges on all Guelph Transit Routes for period of calendar month shown on pass. Guelph Transit is not responsible for any lost or stolen pass.     * children under 5 years of age ride FREE   * mobility services available by application only   * students are eligible to use student tickets/passes from kindergarten to completion of high school; school I.D. card must be shown upon request   * visually impaired riders registered with CNIB ride FREE; rider must present CNIB registration card when boarding bus   * seniors (65 years and older) may purchase senior tickets/passes; government issued I.D. card must be shown upon request   * War Veteran Transit Pass Program provides free annual Guelph Transit pass   * subsidized bus pass for Adults with a disability     *As of January 3, 2012, Guelph Transit fares for travel to and from GO service will be subsidized by GO Transit*
Languages	English
Other Details
Funding	City / Town
Service Level	(10) Local Government
Subjects
Subjects	Accessible transportation ; Buses ; City buses ; Disabilities ; Mobility services ; Municipal government ; Public transportation ; Subsidies ; Transportation services ; Veterans programs
Service Categories	Bus Fare ~ Adults ~ Functional Disabilities ; Bus Fare ~ Low Income ; Bus Fare ~ Veterans ; Disability Related Transportation ; Local Transit Passes ; Public Transit Authorities