Transit

Fort Sask Transit (FST) provides two local routes that serve most regions of Fort Saskatchewan and connects riders to the Clareview LRT Station commuter bus.

Please note: Bicycles and folding bicycles are not allowed inside commuter buses for safety reasons.

Accessibility

In an effort to improve transit access for users with limited mobility, the new FST buses are specially equipped with accessible ramps and the ability to kneel and lower. Riders may request the ramp by asking the driver to activate the feature. When using our local service, a companion can ride free for helping a person with disabilities. Riders must ensure that their equipment be safely secured aboard FST vehicles.

The City is currently in the process of implementing asphalt pads at bus stops for greater accessibility throughout the transit network.

Service Dogs on Transit

Dogs trained to aid or guide persons with visual, hearing, or other disabilities, are permitted on FST buses.

Service dogs travelling on FST must be:

Trained by an ADI (Assistance Dogs International) accredited organization, or
Trained by a school that meets the qualifications of the International Guide Dog Federation's standards, or successfully tested through an approved Alberta testing facility (as designated under the Alberta Service Dogs Act)
Have training identification (by August 2018, this ID must be provided through the Government of Alberta Service ID card program), and wear a service animal vest and appropriate harness

No fare is required for the dog, but the owner of the service dog must ensure that it is kept clear of the aisle, and that it's under control at all times. Persons travelling on FST with service dogs are encouraged to sit in the priority seating area of our buses, if applicable where there is more room for the animal.

Only service dogs, accredited as noted above, will be considered; other support animals are not allowed on Fort Saskatchewan Transit vehicles or property, unless confined to a cage or approved pet carrier for the duration of time spent on Fort Saskatchewan Transit.

Arc Card information

Beginning November 21, 2022, Adult Edmonton Transit users can load, tap and go with the new Arc Card.

To learn more about Arc, visit: myarc.ca

Please note:

The Arc Card is NOT ready for use on FST Local Transit busses. FST will start using Arc for local routes in summer of 2023.
FST Local routes will continue to require paper passes, tickets, and cash.
ETS and others will also continue to accept paper FST integrated passes.

Advertising

Fort Sask Transit (FST) currently offers advertising opportunities on our transit buses running on local routes 582 and 583.

If you are interested in advertising with us:

Check out advertisement spaces available.
Download the Advertising Rates and Agreement Form and submit to FST.
Submit your advertising artwork for review. Files should be high-resolution files such as Adobe Creative Suites and not JPG or PNG.
The City will send an invoice to the address indicated in the agreement. Charges must be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
You must pay the advertising cost listed on the Form in addition to the cost to produce and apply the ad with a local City approved company. Currently, only R&M Signs is allowed to apply all ads on our transit vehicles.

Additional resources

Transit Advertising Policy and Procedure

Bus tracking app

Download the Passio GO app for access to real-time bus tracking, route and schedule information as well as transit alerts.

You can also view real time bus tracking for ETS 580 here.

Holiday Non-Service Days

Fort Saskatchewan Transit Routes 582 and 583, and ETS Route 580 will NOT be in operation on the following days:

2023

Friday, April 7 (Good Friday)
Monday, May 22 (Victoria Day)
Monday, August 7 (Heritage Day)
Monday, September 4 (Labor Day)
Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving)
Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day)

We will continue to operate on the following:

Monday, January 2 (New Year’s Day in lieu)
Monday, February 20 (Family Day)
Monday, July 3 (Canada Day in lieu)
Monday, November 13 (Remembrance Day in lieu)

Regional Transit Service Commission (RTSC)

Thirteen municipalities in the Edmonton Metropolitan region are examining the possibility of delivering integrated transit services, through a potential Regional Transit Service Commission.

More information on the RTSC

Routes and schedules

Local routes 582 and 583 run Monday – Friday from 5:25am to 8:30pm and do not run on weekends or statutory holidays, unless otherwise specified.

Download Route 582/583 map and schedule

Route 580 offers peak hour transit services to and from the Clareview Station in northeast Edmonton.

Download Route 580 map and schedule

View the ETS 580 Real Time Map.

Special Transportation Services

Fort Lions Transportation Society (FLTS) is a group of dedicated community volunteers who oversee the operation of Accessible Minivan Services. Registration and criteria is available here.

Contact 780-940-5247 or fortlionstransportation@gmail.com for further information.

Accessible Minivan Services

Designed to meet the transportation needs of persons who require specialized transit related to wheelchair, scooter or walker use. This service operates primarily within Fort Saskatchewan for any resident registered with the FLTS who is unable to utilize the existing subsidized taxi service due to a physical disability.

Subsidized Transportation

The Fort Lions Transportation Society works to meet the transportation needs of the residents of Fort Saskatchewan. Those eligible can access subsidized transportation in Fort Saskatchewan and to Edmonton for medical appointments. The current income threshold is $29,285 (single household) and $47,545 (couple household).

In City information:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00pm
Transportation to and from any location within City limits
$5 per one-way trip

Out of City information:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only
From Fort Saskatchewan to medical services in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert or Lamont
Cost dependent on location

Terms and cancellation information:

This is a continuing arrangement whereby the vehicle driver will book you to travel at the same time each day until you cancel the service.
Book at least one day (24 hours) and up to one month in advance of your intended trip.
For cancellations, please give as much notice as possible. Repeated last minute cancellations or "no shows" when the Accessible Minivan arrives, could be considered grounds to review eligibility.

Call 780-940-5247 for more information.

Tickets and fares

Exact cash fare tickets can be purchased for one way travel at the time of your ride. Passes and tickets are also sold at:

City Hall
Dow Centennial Centre
Co-op
Safeway

Children 12 and under ride free when riding with another fare paying passenger. Children riding without another fare paying passenger will be $2.00 cash fare (one way) starting in 2021.

Everyone Rides

A low-income subsidy is available to all transit users.

Low-income monthly rates:

Adult Commuter: $41.50

Adult Local: $26.25

Student & Senior Commuter: $18.75

Student & Senior Local: $11.00

Find out more about the Access for Everyone Program

Local rider fares (582/583)

Adult (18+) fares for local routes 582/583
Cash fare (one way)	$2.50
10 ticket pass	$22.50
Monthly pass	$52.50

Children (under 12) fares for local routes 582/583
Cash fare (one way)
with a fare paying passenger	FREE
without a fare paying passenger	$2.00

Senior (65+) fares for local routes 582/583
Cash fare (one way)	$2.00
10 ticket pass	$16.00
Monthly pass	$22.00

Student (13-17) fares for local routes 582/583
Cash fare (one way)	$2.00
10 ticket pass	$16.00
Monthly pass	$22.00

Commuter rider fares (FST & ETS 580)

Connection to Edmonton Clareview LRT only.

Adult (18+) fares for commuter route 580
Cash fare (one way)	$5.00
10 ticket pass	$45.00
Monthly pass	$83.00

Children (under 12) fares for local routes 582/583
Cash fare (one way)
with a fare paying passenger	FREE
without a fare paying passenger	$2.00

Senior (65+) fares for commuter route 580
Cash fare (one way)	$4.00
10 ticket pass	$32.00
Monthly pass	$37.50

Student (13-17) fares for commuter route 580
Cash fare (one way)	$4.00
10 ticket pass	$32.00
Monthly pass	$37.50

Integrated monthly pass

Integrated monthly pass fares for unlimited local and Edmonton travel
Adult (18+)	$180.00
Senior (65+)	$71.50
Student (13-17)	$112.50

Students & U-Pass

FST supports U-Pass for post-secondary students. U-Passes are valid for Fort Sask Transit, Strathcona County Transit, St. Albert Transit and Edmonton Transit. U-Pass holders do not need to purchase regular transit passes.

Qualifying post-secondary students are provided with a U-Pass through their schools. Participating schools include:

U-Pass holders from the University of Alberta, Norquest College, NAIT, and Macewan University may board buses by showing valid student ID starting August 25, 2021. End date to be determined.

ARC cards distributed by a participating institution may be shown to board buses starting August 25, 2021. End date to be determined

U-Passes are valid at all times during the fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring/summer* (May to August) terms.

* Not all institutions/programs participate in the spring/summer session. Please confirm with your institution regarding their participation.

Additional resources

Buy ETS tickets and passes online