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Scheduling & Route Changes effective September 1, 2024
Beginning on Sunday, September 1, HSR is bringing you more buses, more often, evenings and weekends. The service changes are part of year eight of the City of Hamilton’s Ten-Year Local Transit Strategy and will ensure HSR continues to support growth, improve connections, and enhance your experience while using transit.
A $0.10 increase on PRESTO fares will go into effect on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
2024 service enhancements
Sunday & holiday service on Routes 16 Ancaster, 18 Waterdown Mountaineer, myRide Waterdown, and 51 University.
Late-night service on Routes 3 Cannon, 10 B-Line, 16 Ancaster, 18 Waterdown Mountaineer, myRide, and 51 University.
Increased Sunday service frequency on Routes 3 Cannon, 4 Bayfront, 16 Ancaster, 22 Upper Ottawa, 23 Upper Gage, 24 Upper Sherman, 25 Upper Wentworth, 26 Upper Wellington, 27 Upper James, 34 Upper Paradise, 41 Mohawk, and 43 Stone Church.
Sunday Night Service Improvements
Enjoy more convenient late evening Sunday service with buses arriving every 30 minutes on the following routes.
What do all these times mean?
New service schedules for the following routes are available at hamilton.ca/HSRschedules
Bus Stop Changes
With our new service starting on Sunday, September 1, there will be changes coming to bus stops in the Waterdown area. There are also minor stop changes coming to several other routes. The following bus stop changes are effective September 1, 2024.
Route 11 Parkdale
- Stop “Paramount opposite Pembroke” will now be known as “Valley Park Loop”
- Bus Route 11 Parkdale will not be stopping at “Paramount at Valley Park Loop”
Route 18 Waterdown Mountaineer
Route 18 (Northbound and Southbound) will be moved from HOLLYBUSH to CLAPPISON
myRide
Route 43 Stone Church
All destination signs for Bus Stops between Saltfleet High School and Valley Park Loop (listed below) will now say “eastbound”
Route 44 Rymal
New stop (westbound)
- Upper Centennial At Desi's Corner Plaza
Route 56 Centennial
Seasonal Schedules, Holidays and Shuttles
Fare Changes
A $0.10 increase on PRESTO fares will go into effect on Sunday, September 1.
| Fare Type | Single-ride Fare | Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Adult, Child, Youth, Senior | $3.50 | n/a |
| Adult on PRESTO | $2.80 | $123.20 |
| Senior (65+) on PRESTO | $2.30 | $44.50 ($445 yearly) |
| Youth (13-19) on PRESTO | $2.30 | $101.20 |
| Child (6-12) with PRESTO card | Free | n/a |
Your PRESTO card must be set to the correct fare type to receive the discounted fare. The PRESTO E-Tickets mobile app can be used for adult, youth and senior fares.
For discounted fares, the operator may ask to see your ID. You will be required to pay the full adult fare if you do not have your ID.
How to set your fare type
Bring your ID to HSR’s Customer Service Centre at 36 Hunter St. E. (Hamilton GO Centre), Municipal Service Centres (City Hall Stoney Creek, Dundas, Ancaster) or a Shoppers Drug Mart or Fortinos location in Hamilton to set your fare type.
Fare Assist
30% discount on single-ride PRESTO fares
If you’re a Hamilton resident earning a low-income OR receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you and your family are eligible for Fare Assist.
Visit hamilton.ca/FareAssist to see if you qualify and to apply online.
PRESTO in Apple Wallet
Metrolinx and Apple are making it easier to take transit with more ways to pay your fare across the region. You can now add a PRESTO card to Apple Wallet and tap to ride using your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Save the Date
HSR Open House and Behind-the-Wheel VIP Tour
We’re hosting an Open House and Behind-the-Wheel VIP Tour on Saturday, September 21 at the Mountain Transit Centre, 2200 Upper James St. Watch our socials for more information and to register for the tour.
HSR150
We are celebrating our 150th anniversary all year long. We kicked off our celebrations with Customer Appreciation Week, May 19-25, offering our first $1.50 fare day, free rides on our HSR150 retro buses and commemorative giveaways.
We also celebrated the opening of the exhibit, Take a Ride with HSR: Celebrating 150 Years of Connections, at Tourism Hamilton’s Visitor Experience Centre, 28 James St. N. This free exhibit will run from May 21 to December 21, 2024 and is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm. The curated exhibit looks back through the years and towards the future of transit in Hamilton.
For more information visit hamilton.ca/hsr150.
Rate your ride for a chance to win!
Your feedback matters more than ever, so we'd love for you to join our Rate My Ride customer satisfaction survey. It's all about gathering info on trip reliability, staff professionalism, and safety. Your input helps us keep things running smoothly. Tell us how we did today and enter the monthly $50 PRESTO card giveaway.
Learn more at hamilton.ca/HSRpanel.
Get to the game!
Tiger-Cats fans, get ready for an even better game-day experience!
HSR and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats team up to amp up the excitement. Your game ticket includes FREE transit two hours before kickoff. Plus, enjoy FREE Express Shuttle service from Eastgate Square, Lime Ridge Mall or University Plaza to Tim Hortons Field for every home game! Whether you’re cheering or soaking up the atmosphere, we’ve got your ride covered.
Learn more at Ti-Cats Ticket to Ride
Going to the fair?
Stay tuned to our social media pages and www.hamilton.ca/HSR for shuttle details to help you get to and from the fall fairs around the city.
Welcome back students!
There are multiple routes available to get you to school
McMaster University students
- Travel on any route 1A King, 5 Delaware, 10 B-Line Express or 51 University to campus
Mohawk College students
- Fennel Campus - Routes 20 A-Line, 21 Upper Kenilworth, 33 Sanatorium or 35 College bus
- Stoney Creek Campus - Route 55A to Levi Loop
- Mohawk Aviation Campus- Route 20 A-Line
- Redeemer University - Route 44 Rymal
Note: Route 44 Rymal is on a long-term detour that may not end before classes start. Learn more at www.hamilton.ca/HSRdetours.
Changes are coming to myRide Waterdown
The way you book trips with MyRide is changing – pick-up or drop-off times are now guaranteed.
- Your trip will have a 15-minute window, usually 5 minutes before to 10 minutes after your requested time. If booking by drop-off time, pick-up could be up to 15 minutes earlier.
- During busy periods MyRide will suggest the next scheduled time if your preferred one isn’t available. For guaranteed arrival times, choose "drop-off by request," which ensures arrival up to 15 minutes early.
Travel times may vary due to shared rides, with potential delays of up to 10 minutes during peak travel times.
MyRide is expanding coverage with new stop locations.
You can now schedule your trip to and from Hollybush Drive, Skinner Road, and North Waterdown Drive starting September 1. Download the MyRide app for September 1 to find your new closest stop.
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