2022 Halifax Transit Service Changes

Due to ongoing staffing shortages, Halifax Transit has postponed all MFTP service changes scheduled for November 2022, with one exception.

The final phase of MFTP planned service changes involves two new corridor routes, several local routes, and a new express route servicing Bedford. Changes are also planned to routes servicing Burnside and Dartmouth Crossing to address growth in this area since the approval of the MFTP, adding bus service near IKEA and Kent. We regret having to postpone these changes, but in order to successfully implement the remaining MFTP service changes, we must postpone until they can be staffed accordingly.

In November 2022, Halifax Transit will implement new Local Route 50, which will replace Route 11 and provide service between Bridge Terminal and the Dockyard and Irving Shipyard in Halifax, during peak hours on weekdays only. We anticipate that this service change will be possible to implement without a net increase in staffing resources. More information including an updated Route Map and Schedule will available in the coming weeks.

We will be closely monitoring the staffing situation over the coming months with the goal of potentially implementing the remaining MFTP-related service changes in February 2023, based on staffing availability. Alternatively, the decision may be made to implement service changes in smaller increments. More information about possible service changes implementation will be shared in the coming months.

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Halifax Transit temporary service disruptions

The municipality is advising residents that, due to current staff availability, Halifax Transit anticipates further conventional bus service will be impacted.

As a result, beginning Tuesday, August 2 and effective until further notice, additional select Halifax Transit trips are being cancelled. This is done to provide more certainty to passengers and allow them to plan. A full list of cancelled trips can be found on our website.

Halifax Transit is currently running a Bus Operator recruitment campaign to increase staffing resources and resume regular operations as soon as possible. For more information, visit our website.

For the most up-to-date information on service disruptions, residents can follow @hfxtransit and @hfxtransitalert on Twitter.