Halifax Transit is waving its fares in order to distance passengers from bus drivers as the city attempts to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
The announcement came paired with new public transit restrictions, effective on Wednesday across the Halifax Regional Municipality. “Changes in fare collection are in response to keeping the community safe from the spread of COVID-19, and are not intended to encourage increased use of transit services,” reads a statement released on Tuesday afternoon. “Riders are asked to stay on buses and ferries for necessary trips only, and not to loiter.” Apart from accessible ramp users, all passengers are now asked to use only the rear doors to board and exit buses, according to a news statement released by