Peterborough Transit's Route 3 Park Gets Updated Schedule Starting Sunday
/Peterborough Transit will update scheduled running times on Route 3 Park to improve service reliability, starting Sunday.
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Route 4 Bus to Follow Temporary Detour For Weekday Afternoon Trips
/Route 4 Weller will follow a temporary detour for select weekday afternoon trips in East City from Monday through June 26.
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This change is necessary due to winter clearance challenges caused by snowbanks, on-street parking, and congestion during Kaawaate East City Public School dismissal times in the Museum Drive and Hunter Street area.
The detour will apply to the following afternoon trips:
2:53 p.m. departure from the Terminal (Monday to Friday)
3:23 p.m. departure from the Terminal (Monday to Friday)
Bus stops not served on these two trips:
Hunter Street at Times Square (eastbound and westbound)
Museum Drive
Alternative boarding locations:
Westbound trips: Rogers Street at Hunter Street
Eastbound trips: Hunter Street at Mark Street
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Peterborough Transit Announces Fare Increases, Effective Next Monday
/Peterborough Transit will increase ride fares effective Jan. 19, as part of the Peterborough City Council’s 2026 budget deliberations.
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The new rates are as follows:
Single Ride – Adult
Current Fare: $3.25
New Fare: $3.50
Two Ride – Adult
Current Fare: $6.50
New Fare: $7
Day Pass (covers two adults)
Current Fare: $12
New Fare: $13
Ten Rides:
Current Fare: $30
New Fare: $32
30 Day Pass – Adult
Current Fare: $77
New Fare: $83
30 Day Pass – Student
Current Fare: $72
New Fare: $77
30 Day Pass – Senior
Current Fare: $54
New Fare: $58
Annual Senior Pass
Current Fare: $300
New Fare: $325
Semi-Annual Senior pass
Current Fare: $180
New Fare: $195
Transit Cab
Current Fare: $4
New Fare: $4.25
Children ages 12 and under can ride Peterborough Transit for free.
Transit passes can be purchased at the Transit Terminal, 190 Simcoe St., or at the Customer Service desk at Lansdowne Place, 645 Lansdowne St. W.
Transit fares can also be paid via the HotSpot App, available for Apple and Android devices. Monthly transit passes can be purchased through the HotSpot App. These passes expire at the end of each calendar month.
More information is available online or by calling Transit Customer Service.
Peterborough Transit Hit Top Ridership Rankings In Canada
/The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has recognized Peterborough Transit as the top transit system by ridership for populations under 100,000.
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CUTA’s Canadian Transit Wrapped 2025 year in review, released last Tuesday, celebrates notable milestones, achievements and stories from across Canada’s transit sector. The review highlights transit systems that excel in overall ridership, per-capita use, year-over-year growth, and strong performance.
This year, Peterborough Transit earned top recognition for ridership among cities with populations under 100,000, recording over 3.7 million rides.
“Being recognized by CUTA is a meaningful acknowledgment of the dedication of our entire transit team,” said Municipal Operations co-chairs Keith Riel and Don Vassiliadis in a joint statement. “Our drivers, maintenance staff, planners and support teams work hard every day to provide reliable service, and we’re grateful to our riders and the community for their continued support. This recognition highlights the important role public transit plays in our community.”
“We’re proud to be named number one in transit ridership among Canadian cities under 100,000! Thank you to City Council, Senior Leadership Team, our dedicated drivers and support staff and most importantly, every rider for making this possible,” said Barry Wakeford, Director, Transit Services.
CUTA connects transit professionals, facilitates knowledge exchange, and provides industry data and research to support the planning, operation, and improvement of transit systems across the country. The association also advocates for the transit sector, promotes best practices, and recognizes the achievements of member agencies through initiatives like awards and year-end highlights.
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Peterborough Transit Service Getting Temporary Changes For Holiday Season
/Peterborough Transit is advising customers of upcoming seasonal and holiday service changes, effective Dec. 21 to Jan. 3.
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Transit services will operate on the following seasonal schedule starting on Dec. 21:
Monday to Friday: 5:15 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (next day)
Saturday: 5:45 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (next day)
Sunday: 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Regular service hours will resume on Jan. 4.
From Dec. 21 to Jan. 3, the following routes will be temporarily suspended:
Late-night service to Trent University and Fleming College. Service will resume on Jan. 4
Water - Route 11/11A. Service will resume on Jan. 5
The following transit service hours will be in effect over the holidays:
Dec. 24 - Service ends at 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - No service.
Dec. 26 - Service will operate on regular Sunday hours.
Dec. 31 - Service ends at 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 - No service.
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City of Peterborough Seeks Public Input For Peterborough Regional Airport Taxiway B Extension
/The City’s Study Design for the Peterborough Regional Airport Taxiway B Extension project next year is available for public review and comments until Jan. 8.
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Residents can find information, share comments and submit questions on the project on the City of Peterborough’s community engagement hub.
The City’s planned extension of Taxiway B was identified as a priority in the 2022 Master Plan Update for the Peterborough Regional Airport, according to a press release. The project aims to improve safety for ground traffic and address runway capacity needs to support continued growth and operational efficiency at the airport as stated by The City.
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Peterborough Transit Makes Seasonal Updates to Route 7 and Route 9 Starting Sunday
/Peterborough Transit is making adjustments to Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 9 Parkhill starting Sunday.
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Lansdowne will follow the winter route, travelling over the Maria Street bridge rather than the covered bridge at the Peterborough Lift Lock. Until spring, Route 7 will operate along Rogers Street and Maria Street between Hunter Street East and Ashburnham Drive.
To support this seasonal change, the following bus stops will be in use for the winter season:
Rogers Street at Sophia Street for southbound trips
Maria Street at Armour Road for eastbound trips
The following stops that are served by Route 7 in the spring and summer will be temporarily suspended:
Hunter Street at Times Square (this stop will continue to be served by Route 4 Weller)
Hunter Street at Lift Lock
Ashburnham Drive at Lift Lock
Ashburnham Drive at Maniece Avenue
Starting Monday, a new weekday afternoon trip will be added to Route 9 Parkhill to support student boardings from St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School in response to afternoon peak ridership. The trip will depart from the Parkhill stop on Medical Drive at 2:30 p.m., continuing to Gzowski College at Trent University.
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City Council Approves Information Report On Peterborough Transit Rollout
/City council has approved an information report on the rollout of the Youth Transit Pass Program for 2025 and 2026 during their meeting on Monday night.
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The Youth Transit Pass Program aims to increase ridership, improve access and education, and support long-term transit use among young residents of Peterborough. According to Council, although youth aged 13–18 currently represent a small share of total ridership, they hold significant potential to help shift travel behaviour, increase transit use, and build a culture of sustainable mobility within the community.
Key program components include:
complimentary transit access for youth aged 13-18 during evenings, weekends, and summer months;
annual registration with structured pass distribution and orientation;
education-focused program design to support independent, confident transit use; and
phased pilot implementation through 2025 and 2026, followed by an annual program delivery and evaluation.
The program model aligns with current transit operations and supports future growth by targeting off-peak periods for initial implementation. This approach allows Peterborough Transit to build capacity, manage resources effectively, and evaluate program impacts without overextending the system. Over time, the program will expand and adapt alongside service enhancements, allowing for data-driven adjustments and continuous community engagement.
Draft Implementation Timeline:
Fall 2025 - During this phase, stakeholder engagement (e.g., school boards, student transportation services, youth organizations, families, and Transit staff) will be prioritized to further develop program specifics and arrive at the final program model and delivery methods. Consultations will also take place with the transit pass provider to identify appropriate systems for registration and data tracking. Additionally, a comprehensive communications plan will be developed to support program awareness and rollout.
Winter 2025 - The focus will shift to developing the operational aspects of the program. This includes creating registration processes and forms, as well as orientation materials and scheduling procedures. Communications materials will also be prepared, and the evaluation plan will be finalized to ensure effective monitoring and assessment.
Spring 2026 - Final testing of processes and systems will take place to ensure everything is functioning as intended. Internal staff will receive training to support the successful delivery of the program. Promotional materials will be distributed, and registration and orientation will begin for youth aged 13 to 14 (Intermediate Students).
Summer/fall 2026 – Phased expansion of registration and orientation to youth aged 15 to 18 (Secondary Students) will be completed to fully roll out the program to youth aged 13-18 in Year One. Tracking and evaluation of the pilot year begins to assess program delivery and impact.
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Peterborough Transit Buses Returns to Transit Terminal Starting Monday
/Peterborough Transit routes will resume dropping off and picking up transit users at the Peterborough Transit Terminal, located at 190 Simcoe St., starting Monday,
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The following routes will arrive and depart from the Transit terminal:
Route 2 Chemong southbound (Terminal to Lansdowne Place): Bay 3
Route 2 Chemong northbound (Terminal to Trent University – Bata): Bay 4
Route 4 Weller eastbound (Terminal to Peterborough Museum): Bay 1
Route 5 Parkway (Terminal to Fleming): Bay 2
Route 6 Sherbrooke eastbound: Bay 1 (Terminal to Trent University – Bata)
Route 23 Red Community Bus: Bay 2
Transit Ambassadors will be on site at the terminal to assist customers with the transition.
Three street-side boarding stops along Simcoe Street, which were activated last week, will continue to be used for Route 11 Water, Route 10 Technology, Route 12 Otonabee, Community Bus 22, Route 4 Weller (westbound) and Route 6 Sherbrooke (westbound). Buses at these locations stop at the next available position for passenger pickup, rather than at fixed bays. The Route number will be displayed on the front of the bus.
Bus stops were temporarily relocated outside the Terminal due to construction and upgrades to the Transit Terminal.
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Peterborough Transit Terminal Partially Reopened
/Effective immediately, Peterborough Transit has partially resumed operations at its downtown Transit terminal.
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Three bus bays, all located along Simcoe Street in front of the terminal, will operate:
Bay 5 (on Simcoe Street at west end of terminal) for Route 11 Water
Bay 6 (on Simcoe Street in the middle) for Route 10 Technology and Route 12 Otonabee
Bay 7 (on Simcoe Street at the east end) for Westbound Route 4 Weller and Westbound Route 6 Sherbrooke
