Other Fare Options
Other Fare Options
Affordable Transit Pass (ATP)
Kingston Transit supports members of our community who require assistance in getting around our city using public transportation. Individuals in low income households must complete and submit a Municipal Fee Assistance - annual application form – for review and approval.
Support Person Pass
Kingston Transit provides a Support Person Pass (SPP) to eligible individuals who need to be accompanied by a support person or companion.
Additional information regarding eligibility and how to obtain a Support Person Pass is available by contacting Customer Service at 613-546-0000, Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CNIB Bus Pass
Clients of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) are eligible for an exclusive fare of either $0.10 per ride or an annual bus pass of $25. CNIB passes may only be created or renewed at City Hall (216 Ontario St.) or the Cataraqui Centre (945 Gardiners Rd.). Passenger must present their CNIB membership card at time of purchase (if purchasing a pass), or to the bus operator upon boarding (if paying the reduced fare per ride).
High School Student Transit Pass
Starting August 16, Grade 9 to 12 students attending public, separate, and private schools or receiving a home-based education in the City of Kingston can obtain their bus pass to ride Kingston Transit for FREE for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Grade 9 students entering high school will need to obtain a card for the first time and all returning Grade 10 – 12 students with a valid pass from the 2022-23 school year will have their passes automatically renewed. Students, parents, and guardians are encouraged to review the details of how to get a Kingston Transit high school transit pass below.
Current Grade 9 to 12 transit passes can be used until August 31, 2023. Grade 9 to 12 students attending LDSB, ALCDSB and public and separate French language high schools may obtain their Kingston Transit bus pass at:
- City Hall, 216 Ontario St., or
- Guest Services Desk at the Cataraqui Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd.
Who is eligible
Students attending any other following Kingston area high schools, attending a private school or receiving a home-based education are eligible.
- Bayridge Secondary School
- École Secondaire Catholique Marie-Rivier
- École Secondaire Publique Mille-Îles
- Ernestown Secondary School
- Frontenac Secondary School
- Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
- Kingston Secondary School
- LaSalle Secondary School
- Leahurst College
- Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute
- Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School
Where to get your pass
Grade 9 Students
Kingston Transit will visit high schools in the area on the following dates to issue Grade 9 passes, and to complete a transit training session.
- Bayridge Secondary School – September 29
- École Secondaire Catholique Marie-Rivier – September 21
- École Secondaire Publique Mille-Iles – TBA
- Ernestown Secondary School – September 27
- Frontenac Secondary School – September 18 & 19
- Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School – August 30
- Kingston Secondary School – September 15
- LaSalle Secondary School – September 20
- Leahurst College - September 14
- Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute – September 8
- Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School – August 29
Grade 9 students entering high school will need to obtain a card for the first time and students wishing to obtain their transit pass prior to Kingston Transit attending their school can also obtain a transit pass by:
- Downloading and completing the Transit Card Registration Form
- Bringing the completed form to City Hall, 216 Ontario St., or the Guest Services Desk at the Cataraqui Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd., along with a 2023-24 Grade 9 student timetable and a birth certificate.
Grade 10 to 12 Students
Returning Grade 10 – 12 students with a valid pass from the 2022-23 school year will have their passes automatically renewed. Students, parents, and guardians are encouraged to review the details of how to get a Kingston Transit high school transit pass on this page.
Grade 12 students returning for an additional year of studies will not have their pass renewed automatically. Students must bring their 2022-23 student transit pass to City Hall (216 Ontario St.), or the Guest Services Desk at the Cataraqui Centre (945 Gardiners Rd.), along with their 2022-23 Grade 12 student timetable.
Private School & Home-Based Education Students
Private school and home-based education students must contact the Kingston Transit Office, located at 1181 John Counter Blvd, or call 613-546-4291, ext. 2365. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Other Students
Students who have never had a transit pass, or students with a lost or broken transit pass need to:
- Download and complete the Transit Card Registration Form
- Bring the completed form to City Hall (216 Ontario St.), or the Guest Services desk at the Cataraqui Centre (945 Gardiners Rd.), along with:
- a previous Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 transit pass and a 2023-24 9, 10, 11 or 12 student timetable; OR
- a 2023-24 Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student timetable and a birth certificate.
The $3 fee for a new or replacement card applies to Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 students.
Student | Identification Required |
New Grade 9 Students $3.00 fee for the initial Photo ID cards is waived for new Gr. 9 students. |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 9 student photo ID; OR A 2023-24 Gr. 9 student timetable & a Birth Certificate |
Grade 10 Student without a previous Gr. 9 Transit bus card* |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 10 student photo ID; OR A 2023-24 Gr. 10 student timetable & a Birth Certificate |
Grade 10 Student with a previous Gr. 9 Transit bus card |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 10 student photo ID OR A 2023-24 Gr. 10 student timetable & previous Gr. 9 Transit bus card |
Grade 11 Student without a previous Gr. 10 Transit bus card* |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 11 student photo ID; OR A 2023-24 Gr. 11 student timetable & a Birth Certificate |
Grade 11 Student with a previous Gr. 10 Transit bus card |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 11 student photo ID OR A 2023-24 Gr. 11 student timetable & previous Gr. 10 Transit bus card |
Grade 12 Student without a previous Gr. 11 Transit bus card* |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 12 student photo ID; OR A 2023-24 Gr. 12 student timetable & a Birth Certificate |
Returning Grade 12 Student with a previous Gr. 11 Transit bus card |
A valid 2023-24 Gr. 12 student photo ID OR A 2023-24 Gr. 12 student timetable & previous Gr. 11 Transit bus card |
* Initial card fee of $3.00 applies. If student has lost card, replacement fee of $3.00 applies. |
Questions?
For questions about the High School Transit Pass call Customer Service at 613-546-0000.
Slush Puppie Place/Frontenacs Games
Ride the bus for $1 cash after events at the Slush Puppie Place – including Kingston Frontenacs games. This fare is valid on the day of the event and only after the event ends.
Alternate Fare Payment Options
Alternate fare payment options are available to persons with disabilities who may not be able to use the payment methods mentioned above by contacting Customer Service, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Telephone: 613-546-0000
- TTY: 613-546-4889
- Email: contactus@cityofkingston.ca