Adult Monthly Passes $75.00
Valid for 1 calendar month Entitle the pass holder to unlimited rides on all Calgary Transit services for that period. Customers using Premium Express Buses are required to pay an additional premium of 50 cents per trip.

 

Youth Monthly Passes (6-14 years inclusive) $50.50
For customers aged 6 -14 or attending school up to grade 12. Passes are valid for 1 calendar month and entitle the pass holder to unlimited rides on all Calgary Transit services for that period. Customers using Premium Express Buses are required to pay an additional premium of 50 cents per trip.

Carry your pass with you at all times as it must be presented when boarding a Calgary Transit bus, or upon request by a Protective Services Officer when riding the CTrain or in a fare restricted area.

Youth pass holders may be asked to provide identification of proof of age or student ID card.

Youth passes can be purchased from a variety of Vendors located throughout the city such as:

• Calgary Transit Customer Service Centre, 224  7th Avenue S.W.
• Any Safeway, Co-op or 7-Eleven store or Mac's Convenience store.

Day Passes
Adult	$6.75
Youth (6-14 years inclusive)	$4.50

Entitle the pass holder to unlimited rides on all Calgary Transit services for one day. If you start your trip by bus, have the operator mark the appropriate day and month when you board. If you start your trip by CTrain, you must validate your pass at the ticket vending machine. Day passes for the current day may be purchased from ticket vending machines located at all LRT platforms or from a variety of vendors located throughout the city. Carry your validated pass with you at all times while riding the bus or CTrain or entering fare restricted areas. Take advantage of the special coupons that are attached to all pre-purchased Day Passes.

Low-Income Monthly Transit Pass  

$37.50/month

• The Calgary Transit Low-Income Monthly Transit Pass is available to Calgarians with income lower than 75% of the Low Income Cut Off set by the Federal Government (see box below).

• The Low-Income Monthly Transit Pass is valid on all regular Calgary Transit and Access Calgary Shared Ride Services and Special Services.

• The program, which began in August 2005, is unfunded but has been extended by Calgary City Council until December 31, 2008.  Continuation of the program beyond December 2008 depends on further Council approval.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You must:

• live in Calgary for one year or longer and have proof of mailing address
• be 18 years old or older
• provide photo identification
• have a family¹ income lower than the amount in the chart below:

Source:  http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75F0002MIE2008004

(1) Family Unit – It includes all occupants at one address who are related by blood, marriage or adoption. It also includes couples living together in common-law relationships.                             (2) Total Before Tax (Gross) Income shown on line 150 on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency "Notice of Assessment" form.

ACCEPTED PROOF OF LOW INCOME

• The only accepted proof of income is your 2007 Canada Customs and Revenue Agency "Notice of Assessment" form provided after your annual tax return is filed. Call Revenue Canada at 1-800-959-8281 for more information.
• You must provide the 2007 “Notice of Assessment” for every family member 18 years old and over that live with you and are listed on your application form.
• If you have children, you must show your Alberta Health Care card.
• NOTE:  Tax returns will not be accepted.

AISH RECIPIENTS

• Provide your most recent AISH Health Benefits stub that includes the "X" classification at the start of your recipient card number. If you receive AISH, but do not qualify for the Health Benefits, please provide a current copy of a letter from the Alberta Government, Seniors and Community Supports, stating the applicant is a qualified recipient of AISH benefits.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

STEP 1 – Application Process

• Complete the application form.
• Application forms can be obtained:

  • by printing a copy of the form (see below)

  • by visiting the Calgary Transit Customer Service Centre located at 224 - 7 Avenue SW. Hours are10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • by visiting Village Square and Southland Leisure Centres, City Cashiers, or by calling 403-262-1000 to have one mailed to you.

• Either you, your legal guardian or trustee must bring the completed application form, original required documents, and photo identification to either:

• If you are currently registered with Access Calgary, you may submit your application form and required documents by mail to:

• If your application is approved, dependants 18 years and over that live with you and are listed on your application form will also be approved.
• If the person applying is an AISH recipient and the Health Benefits card has the “X” classification, all dependants listed on the card who are 18 years or older will also be approved.

Information Sheet and Application Form

You will need to reapply for the Low Income Monthly Transit Pass by August 2008

NOTE: Individuals on AISH do not have to re-apply

STEP 2 – Pass Purchase

• Once you are approved, bring your confirmation letter and photo identification to one of the designated Low-Income Monthly Transit Pass sales locations (see below).
• Only the approved applicant or their pre-approved designate listed on the application form may purchase the pass.
• Passes are available up to 15 days prior to the beginning of the month.
• The person designated to purchase the pass for the applicant must provide photo identification and will be required to sign for receipt of the pass.
•  Applicants currently registered with Access Calgary may submit payment (cheque or money order made payable to The City of Calgary) via mail and their pass will be mailed to them.

Passes will not be sold to anyone other than the approved applicant or their pre-approved designate. 

Conditions of Use

• The Low-Income Monthly Transit Pass is for the registered applicant only.  It can not be used by anyone else.
• You may use the Low-Income Monthly Transit Pass on all Calgary Transit public services.
• Access Calgary customers can use the pass for shared-ride services.
• Your name and registration number must be written on the back of the pass.
• You must carry your pass and photo identification with you at all times when using Calgary Transit.
• If you misuse the Low-Income Monthly Transit pass, you may be fined under the Transit By-Law 41M81 and will not be able to buy a Low Income Monthly Transit pass in the future.
• Calgary Transit is not responsible for lost or stolen passes.
• For more information, call 403-262-1000
   

Senior Citizen Transit Passes 

$35/year
$15/year - Reduced Rate     (See Eligibility Below)

The Calgary Transit Senior Citizen’s Transit Pass provides unlimited access to Calgary Transit services for all seniors 65 years of age and over. The Senior Citizen Transit Pass is a yearly pass that is valid each year from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.

Eligibility Requirements

Proof of Age

Any one of the following documents is an acceptable source for determining age.

• Birth Certificate
• Driver's License
• Baptismal Certificate
• Passport
• Alberta Health Care Card
• Old Age Security Identification Card

Eligibility For Reduced Rate 

To be eligible to receive the Senior Citizen Transit Pass for the reduced rate of $15, you must have an individual yearly income of less than $18,745, or a combined income of less than $28,530 for couples. You must provide proof of income when you apply for your pass. Have any one of the following documents with you if you apply in person or provide a copy if you submit your application by mail.

• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• Allowance Cheque (formerly Federal Spousal Allowance)
• Old Age Security Cheque
• Income Tax Assessment
• T4A Stub
• AISH statement

Note: Individuals who receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit, but do not qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement are not eligible for the reduced rate and must pay $35.
Individuals who receive the allowance for the Survivor Supplement Benefit but are not 65 years of age, are not eligible for the reduced rate.

TO PRINT A COPY OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSIT PASS APPLICATION, CLICK ON THE PDF OR WORD ICON BELOW: 

APPLICATION FORMS CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED AT THE CALGARY TRANSIT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE 224 7 AVENUE SW, OR YOU CAN HAVE ONE MAILED TO YOU BY PHONING 403-262-1000.

Payment Options

Pass renewals

• You will receive a renewal application in the mail
• Complete the application and return it along with your payment in person to:
  
  
  • Calgary Transit Customer Service Centre, 224 7th Avenue S.W.
  • Charter banks, trust companies, credit unions or treasury branches
  • Or mail your payment to Senior Citizen's Transit Pass Program, Calgary Transit, post office box 2455, station M, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4W9.
  
  

Special Passes

Show 'n' Go Pass

• Show 'n' Go Passes are issued for registered events only, such as conventions, conferences, seminars or trade shows. Organizers must provide Calgary Transit with a printed brochure or registration form to verify actual events.
• Show 'n' Go Passes cost $4.00 per day per delegate.
• Events must last a minimum of two days and be no longer than 14 days.
• Organizers must purchase a minimum of 50 passes.
• Show 'n' Go Passes allow delegates an unlimited number of rides on Calgary Transit services during the dates of validation.
• Passes must be purchased for the duration of the event and should be ordered at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the event.
• Large orders may require a 25% deposit with the balance owing to be paid in full prior to receiving the passes.
• Refunds will be given for any unused passes that are returned to Calgary Transit prior to the first validation date. Refunds will be provided by cheque and mailed to the event organizers. Cash refunds are not available.
• If you require further information please contact Rick Archer.

If you use a wheelchair or scooter, or require assistance due to medical reasons, to ride Calgary Transit, you may obtain an Attendant Card. The Attendant Card allows your companion to ride free while accompanying you on your travels by transit. When using the Attendant Card the following conditions apply.

• Persons traveling in a wheel chair or scooter requiring the assistance of an attendant or other ambulatory persons who require the assistance of an attendant are eligible.
• Persons currently registered with Access Calgary are eligible.
• The Attendant Card is registered to the person with the disability and only one card will be issued. The person with the disability pays regular transit fare (cash, ticket, or pass) and presents their Attendant Card to the operator when boarding the bus or to a Protective Service Officer upon request while riding the CTrain. This will allow their attendant/companion to ride free.
• The Attendant Card may be used for only one attendant/companion per trip and is not transferable.

To apply for an Attendant Card please call Access Calgary at 403-537-7770.

Universal Pass Program

The Calgary Transit Universal Pass (U-Pass) program was a concept developed to provide an inexpensive transit option for most post-secondary students. The program began in 2001 at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). This trial proved successful for SAIT, SAIT students, and Calgary Transit. This success led to the program being expanded to the University of Calgary and other institutions.

How the Program Works

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