Fares and Passes
COVID-19 Update, March 26, 2020, 12:08 p.m.
The Downtown Transit Hub building is closed to the public. A number of changes have been made to Gova operations to encourage physical distancing. Riders should only use Gova for necessary travel, as recommended by Public Health.
The Downtown Transit Hub building, including the kiosk, (9 Elm St.) will be temporarily closed to the public as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20. Buses will continue to pick up and drop off passengers on the platform.
Riders are reminded to board and exit buses through the rear doors only. Anyone with accessibility needs can still use the front doors.
Bus fares are being temporarily waived, as fare box locations are not favourable to social distancing guidelines.
The front seats of each bus have been blocked off to maintain required space around the operator. Riders are asked to stay behind the yellow line at the front of the bus to ensure proper social distancing.
Gova Transit is performing additional cleaning and disinfection of all buses with a focus on touch and grab points, such as buttons, railings, handles and straps.
More information regarding already activated March 31-day passes will be shared once finalized.
Information on bus routes and schedules is available online at www.greatersudbury.ca/transit or by calling 311.
(Updated February 18, 2020, at 3:32 p.m.)
Cash Fares and Bus Pass Prices
| Age | One Ride Cash Fare | 6 Ride Card | 31 Day Pass | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children 4 and under | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Children 5 to 12 | $3.50 | $15 | $56 | $10 |
| Student (with transit photo ID) | $3.50 | $15 | $75 | $10 |
| Adult | $3.50 | $17.50 | $88 | $10 |
| Senior 65 and up (with transit photo ID) | $3.50 | $15 | $56 | $10 |
| Disability Pensioner (with transit photo ID) | $3.50 | $15 | $56 | $10 |
Please Note:
- If you need a transfer, please ask for one when you get on the bus.
- GOVA is not responsible for lost or stolen ride cards or passes.
- Ride cards and passes are non-refundable.
Transit Travel Incentives
Run your errands then re-board the bus at no additional charge.
- Transfers will remain valid for 90 minutes, and will be accepted on any route.
Travel with your children and grandchildren.
- Up to four youth age 12 and under can ride free when accompanied by an adult or senior with a 31-Day Pass.
Save with the purchase of an adult or student 31-Day Pass.
- The cost of a 31-Day Pass for adults is reduced to $88, and the cost of a 31-Day Pass for students is reduced to $75. Ride as often as you’d like for 31 days.
Take advantage of seniors’ discounts.
- The cost of a 31-Day Pass for seniors age 65 plus, and for individuals in receipt of a disability pension will remain available at a discount rate of $56.
Share your adult 31-Day Pass with family.
- Photo identification will no longer be required when riding the bus with an adult 31-Day Pass. The pass is now transferable and can be shared with a friend or family member when it is not in use by the pass holder.
Ride the bus six times for the cost of five.
- Students, youth, seniors 65 plus and individuals in receipt of a disability pension can save with the $15 purchase of a 6-Ride Card. Adults can save with the $17.50 purchase of a 6-Ride Card.
Make it a family day for only $10.
- A Day Pass provides unlimited travel for one transit service day for one adult and up to four youth aged 12 and under.
Discounts for frequent riders have been offset with a new one ride cash fare of $3.50 for all ages. The new cash fare replaces the previous fare category for seniors, children and disability pensioners. Children age 4 and under remain free of charge.
For more information on our fares and passes please see the information below.