Transit Cape Breton
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Transit Cape Breton is a Canadian
public transport
agency operating buses in Nova Scotia
's Cape Breton Regional Municipality
(CBRM).
Owned by the CBRM, Transit Cape Breton's operations area is the urban core in the eastern part of the municipality, namely Industrial Cape Breton
, which includes the communities of Sydney
, Glace Bay
, North Sydney
, Sydney Mines
, Reserve Mines
, and New Waterford
.
Transit Cape Breton also operates "Handi-Trans" for passengers whose disabilities restrict them from using regular bus service. As of October 2009, Transit Cape Breton has also put 8 low rider, wheel chair-accessible buses into service which travel the regular routes. Their main feature is a no-stairway entry system with wider aisles. They are much easier for the elderly to access.
The drivers who operate the transit buses within the CBRM are well-trained and well-acquainted with the routes they drive. If you are not sure where the nearest stop to your destination is located or when the next bus is arriving, feel free to ask any of the drivers or pick up the Rider's Guide located on any of the Transit buses.
Seniors (over 55) and children ages 5–12 receive a .25 discount on normal fare rates (except for the $5.00/5 Zone fare and on Saturdays). Children under the age of 5 are free.
Every Saturday is Looney Day. You can travel any route that Transit Cape Breton travels for just $1.00 (one way) - so a trip from Glace Bay to Sydney Mines will cost you $2.00 return on Saturday as compared to $10.00 on any other operating day. Transit Cape Breton does not operate on Sundays or holidays.
Canada
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Public transport
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agency operating buses in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
's Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Regional Municipality often shortened to simply CBRM, is a regional municipality in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton County.According to the 2006 Census of Canada, the population within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality is 102,250...
(CBRM).
Owned by the CBRM, Transit Cape Breton's operations area is the urban core in the eastern part of the municipality, namely Industrial Cape Breton
Industrial Cape Breton
Industrial Cape Breton is a geographic region in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It refers to the eastern portion of Cape Breton County fronting the Atlantic Ocean on the southeastern part of Cape Breton Island.-Geography:...
, which includes the communities of Sydney
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney is a Canadian urban community in the province of Nova Scotia. It is situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island and is administratively part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality....
, Glace Bay
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Glace Bay is a community in the eastern part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada. It forms part of the general area referred to as Industrial Cape Breton....
, North Sydney
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
North Sydney is a community in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Located on the north side of Sydney Harbour, along the eastern coast of Cape Breton Island, North Sydney is an important port in Atlantic Canada as it is the western terminus of the Marine Atlantic ferry service...
, Sydney Mines
Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia
Sydney Mines is a former town in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Founded in 1784 and incorporated as a town in 1889, Sydney Mines has a rich history in coal production, although mining activity has now ceased.Prior to a permanent settlement being established, there was significant...
, Reserve Mines
Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia
Reserve Mines is a community in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.It is located immediately west of Glace Bay and 10 kilometres northeast of Sydney. The J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is located in the western part of the community...
, and New Waterford
New Waterford, Nova Scotia
New Waterford is a Canadian urban community in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.-Geography:New Waterford is located north of Sydney and northwest of Glace Bay. It is named after the city of Waterford, in Ireland. It is located near the ocean and is bordered on one side by cliffs...
.
Transit Cape Breton also operates "Handi-Trans" for passengers whose disabilities restrict them from using regular bus service. As of October 2009, Transit Cape Breton has also put 8 low rider, wheel chair-accessible buses into service which travel the regular routes. Their main feature is a no-stairway entry system with wider aisles. They are much easier for the elderly to access.
The drivers who operate the transit buses within the CBRM are well-trained and well-acquainted with the routes they drive. If you are not sure where the nearest stop to your destination is located or when the next bus is arriving, feel free to ask any of the drivers or pick up the Rider's Guide located on any of the Transit buses.
Fares
Fares range from $1.25 to $5.00, depending on how many zones are travelled.- 1 Zone: $1.25 (staying within Zone, or connector buses (Ashby/EDS, Whitney Pier, George St., Alexandra St., Sydney River, New Aberdeen & Steele's Hill)
- 2 Zones: $2.25 (travelling to Cape Breton University from Sydney, New Waterford or Glace Bay)
- 3 Zones: $3.25 (travelling to Glace Bay or New Waterford from Sydney or Sydney to Sydney Mines)
- 4 Zones: $4.25
- 5 Zones: $5.00 (travelling from Glace Bay or New Waterford to North Sydney/Sydney Mines)
Seniors (over 55) and children ages 5–12 receive a .25 discount on normal fare rates (except for the $5.00/5 Zone fare and on Saturdays). Children under the age of 5 are free.
Every Saturday is Looney Day. You can travel any route that Transit Cape Breton travels for just $1.00 (one way) - so a trip from Glace Bay to Sydney Mines will cost you $2.00 return on Saturday as compared to $10.00 on any other operating day. Transit Cape Breton does not operate on Sundays or holidays.
Routes
- 1 Sydney - Glace Bay & Glace Bay - Sydney
- 3 New Aberdeen
- 4 Steele's Hill
- 5 Sydney - Sydney Mines & Sydney Mines - Sydney
- 8 Whitney Pier - Sydney
- 9 Sydney - New Waterford & New Waterford - Sydney
- 10 Alexandra St.
- 11 Ashby - EDS
- 12 Sydney - Sydney River
- 13 George St - Cottage Rd