Fares, Tickets, Passes
Starting March 31, 2025, Transit Windsor is eliminating paper tickets as acceptable fare media:
This transition reflects a broader move towards modernizing public transportation, enhancing efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. Commuters will need to adapt by using smart cards, which promises to streamline the boarding process. This shift not only aligns with global sustainability goals by minimizing paper waste but also offers enhanced security and tracking capabilities, ensuring a more seamless travel experience. As the deadline approaches, Transit Windsor encourages you to bring in your paper tickets in exchange for a smart ride card. The exchange must happen prior to March 31, 2025.
Transit Windsor (TW) offers a variety of fare payment methods for your convenience. Please check below to find the option that's right for you.
Current Fares (until March 31, 2025):
Each new smart card purchased is subject to a $1.10 fee.
Cash (until March 31, 2025):
Debit and credit cards cannot be used on the bus.
When paying cash on the bus, exact fare is required. Operators cannot make change, and overpayments are not reimbursed.
| Rider Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, Senior, Youth
(includes 2-hour transfer) |
$3.75 |
| Day Pass | $11.00 |
| Child
(12 years and under) |
free (See note below.) |
Note: Children 12 years of age and under are free on City service with a full-paying passenger. If riding alone, qualifies as youth.
What card is right for you?
| TW Smart Ride | TW Smart Pass |
|---|---|
|
|
Smart Ride (until March 31, 2025):
| Rider Type | 10 Rides | 5 Rides |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (20 to 59) | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $23.50 | $11.75 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $23.50 | $11.75 |
Tunnel (until March 31, 2025):
Every passenger must pay the applicable fare on cross-border travel between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, regardless of age.
| Rider Type | One-Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel | $10.00 | $20.00 |
Smart Pass (until March 31, 2025):
| Rider Type | 30 Days | 15 Days |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (20 to 59) | $115.00 | $57.70 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $57.75 | $29.00 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $78.50 | $39.00 |
| Tunnel | $114.00 | $57.00 |
| Combo (City and Tunnel) | $187.00 | N/A |
Affordable Pass Program (APP) (until March 31, 2025):
Based on approved application. Available only at Windsor International Transit Terminal, 300 Chatham Street West, with proof of Identification.
| Term | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult 30 Days | $57.70 | |
| Youth 30 Days | $40.05 | |
| 15 Days | N/A | |
CLASS Pass
Class Pass 1 (until March 31, 2025):
| Sales Period | Period Covered | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| August 4 to September 30 | September 1 to January 31 | $395.00 |
| October 1 to 31 | October 1 to January 31 | $316.00 |
| November 1 to 30 | November 1 to January 31 | $237.00 |
| December 1 to 31 | December 1 to January 31 | $158.00 |
| January 1 to 31 | January 1 to January 31 | $79.00 |
Class Pass 2 (until March 31, 2025):
| Sales Period | Period Covered | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| January 19 to February 28 | February 1 to June 30 | $395.00 |
| March 1 to 30 | March 1 to June 30 | $316.00 |
| April 1 to 30 | April 1 to June 30 | $237.00 |
| May 1 to 31 | May 1 to June 30 | $158.00 |
| June 1 to 30 | June 1 to June 30 | $79.00 |
Summer Saver (until March 31, 2025):
| Period Covered | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| July & August | $126.00 | |
Amherstburg 605
| Rider Type | 30 Days | 15 Days | 10 Rides | 5 Rides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (20 to 59) | $167.00 | $85.00 | $44.00 | $22.00 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $84.75 | $43.00 | $35.25 | $17.50 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $84.75 | $43.00 | $35.25 | $17.50 |
- Upon request, all cash-paying passengers are provided with a transfer upon boarding. The transfer is valid for two hours from the time of issuance. Transfers are valid from the Amherstburg service to the LaSalle and City service. Transfers are not valid from the LaSalle and City service to the Amherstburg service. Smart passes and ride cards can be purchased at various locations.
Leamington LTW 42 (until March 31, 2025):
| One-way | Round Trip | 10 Rides | 30 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $75.00 | $250.00 |
- Upon request, all cash-paying passengers are provided with a transfer upon boarding. The transfer is valid for two hours from the time of issuance. Transfers are valid from the Leamington service to the LaSalle and City service. Transfers are not valid from the LaSalle and City service to the Leamington service. Smart passes and ride cards can be purchased at various locations.
Corporate Value (until March 31, 2025):
Available to companies who partner with Transit Windsor to offer discounted smart passes to their employees.
| Term | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | $97.00 | |
| 15 Days | N/A | |
Card Fee (until March 31, 2025):
| Smart Photo Card | Cost |
|---|---|
| Photo identification is printed directly on your smart card.
First time photo identification must be taken at Windsor International Transit Terminal. |
$1.10 |
Windsor Spitfires Shuttle (until March 31, 2025):
Other payment options for this service include a valid Transit Windsor smart pass or transfer.
| Shuttle Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| One-way | $2.00 |
| Roundtrip | $3.75 |
Veterans
The SaintsPASS is a universal smart pass for students attending St. Clair College. Inquiries regarding a lost, stolen or confiscated smart pass should be directed to the Student Representative Council (SRC) office.
Do not bend or punch holes in your card, as it contains a microchip, and Transit Windsor will not refund a card that malfunctions due to these modifications.
Fares Effective April 1, 2025
Based on the fare structure review and City Council approval, Transit Windsor fares are changing effective April 1, 2025.
Cash (beginning April 1, 2025):
Debit and credit cards cannot be used on the bus.
When paying cash on the bus, exact fare is required. Operators cannot make change, and overpayments are not reimbursed.
| Rider Type | Price |
| Adult, Senior, Youth (includes 2-hour transfer) | $3.75 |
| Day Pass | $11.50 |
| Child (12 years and under) | Free (See note below) |
Note: Children 12 years of age and under are free on City service with a full-paying passenger. If riding alone, qualifies as youth.
Smart Ride (beginning April 1, 2025):
| Rider Type | 10 Rides | 5 Rides |
| Adult (20 to 59) | $31.00 | $16.00 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $24.00 | $12.50 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $24.00 | $12.50 |
Tunnel (beginning April 1, 2025):
Every passenger must pay the applicable fare on cross-border travel between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, regardless of age.
| Rider Type | One-Way | Round Trip |
| Tunnel | $10.00 | $20.00 |
Smart Pass (beginning April 1, 2025):
| Rider Type | 30 Days | 15 Days |
| Adult (20 to 59) | $118.00 | $60.00 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $60.00 | $31.00 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $81.00 | $42.00 |
| Tunnel | $120.00 | $65.00 |
| Combo (City and Tunnel) | $200.00 | N/A |
Affordable Pass Program (APP) (beginning April 1, 2025):
Based on approved application. Available only at Windsor International Transit Terminal, 300 Chatham Street West, with proof of identification.
| Term | Cost |
| Adult 30 Days | $60.20 |
| Youth 30 Days | $41.30 |
| 15 Days | N/A |
CLASS Pass
The Class Pass is a 5-month pass that includes insurance, protecting your pass if lost. Available to youth (13 to 19) and full-time secondary students, under the age of 20. Must present valid identification. To get your pass replaced under the insurance policy, you must provide your name and contact number at time of purchase, and you must bring in your original sales receipt, showing the card issuance number. Replacement passes are subject to a $6.40 smart card and photo fee.
CLASS Pass 1 (beginning April 1, 2025):
| Sales Period | Period Covered | Cost |
| August 4 to September 30 | September 1 to January 31 | $405.00 |
| October 1 to 31 | October 1 to January 31 | $324.00 |
| November 1 to 30 | November 1 to January 31 | $243.00 |
| December 1 to 31 | December 1 to January 31 | $162.00 |
| January 1 to 31 | January 1 to January 31 | $81.00 |
CLASS Pass 2 (beginning April 1, 2025):
| Sales Period | Period Covered | Cost |
| January 19 to February 28 | February 1 to June 30 | $405.00 |
| March 1 to 30 | March 1 to June 30 | $324.00 |
| April 1 to 30 | April 1 to June 30 | $243.00 |
| May 1 to 31 | May 1 to June 30 | $162.00 |
| June 1 to 30 | June 1 to June 30 | $81.00 |
Summer Saver (beginning April 1, 2025):
A 2-month pass offering savings to youth (13 to 19), during the summer months.
| Period Covered | Cost |
| July & August | $130.00 |
Amherstburg 605 (beginning April 1, 2025):
Cash Fare: $5.50
| Rider Type | 30 Days | 15 Days | 10 Rides | 5 Rides |
| Adult (20 to 59) | $172.00 | $90.00 | $45.00 | $23.50 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $87.00 | $45.00 | $36.50 | $19.00 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $87.00 | $46.00 | $36.25 | $18.50 |
Leamington LTW 42 (beginning April 1, 2025):
| One-Way | Round Trip | 10 Rides | 30 Days |
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $75.00 | $250.00 |
Transfers:
Upon request, all cash-paying passengers are provided with a transfer upon boarding. The transfer is valid for two hours from the time of issuance. Transfers are valid from the Leamington service to the LaSalle and City service. Transfers are not valid from the LaSalle and City service to the Leamington service.
Corporate Value (beginning April 1, 2025):
Available to companies who partner with Transit Windsor to offer discounted smart passes to their employees.
| Term | Cost |
| 30 Days | $100.30 |
| 15 Days | N/A |
Card Fee (beginning April 1, 2025):
| Type | Cost |
| Ride Card Each new smart ride card is subject to this fee. | $1.15 |
| Smart Card Photo Identification Each new smart pass is subject to this fee. Photo identification is printed directly on the smart card. First time photo identification must be taken at Windsor International Transit Terminal. | $6.40 |
Windsor Spitfires Shuttle (beginning April 1, 2025):
Other payment options for this service include a valid Transit Windsor smart pass or transfer.
| Shuttle Service | Cost |
| One Way | $2.00 |
| Roundtrip | $3.75 |
Transit Windsor
3700 North Service Road East
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N8W 5X2
Phone: For detailed inquiries, call 519-944-4111. For general inquiries, call 311.
Fax: 519-944-5121
Email: 311@citywindsor.ca