Fares & Passes
Saskatoon Transit to launch new reloadable smart cards on March 20
These cards will integrate with the current Masabi mobile ticketing platform, allowing riders to tap their new card or device on the same validator. Cash will continue to be accepted onboard.
What’s New
- Reloadable smart cards (Adult, Senior, High School)
- Mobile tickets and new reloadable smart cards will be scanned on the mobile ticketing validator
- $5 activation fee waived when exchanging existing cards
Exchange Existing Smart Cards
Customers can exchange current smart cards for a new reloadable smart card starting March 20. Current cards will be phased out by August 31, 2026, and must be scanned on the existing fare box until exchanged.
Existing card balance transfers need to be completed at the Transit Customer Service Centre.
Where to Get a New Card
Starting March 20, customers can exchange, purchase, or reload a new reloadable smart card at:
Why Make the Switch?
- One system for all fare types
- Eliminate the need for multiple validators
- Improve how customers purchase, manage, and use their fare products
- Future-ready transit technology to support future payment options
Transit fare rate changes coming July 1, 2026
City Council approved an increase to transit fares for 2026 and 2027, following a review of the current rate structure in November 2025. The following changes will be in effect on July 1, 2026:
Core and Choice Products (Adult monthly pass, tickets and cash) will increase by approximately 10%.
Special Passes (Post Secondary Semester pass and EcoPass) will increase by 10%.
Dependent Rider Products (high school and senior monthly/annual passes) will increase by approximately 5%.
Equity products (Low-income and Provincial monthly passes for adult and high school) will not change.
A breakdown and schedule of 2026 and 2027 of fare increases will be provided soon.
Purchase fares on your mobile device!
Using either the TGo or transit app you can purchase fares on your mobile device. Learn more.
GoPass card
Your GoPass card is reusable. Bring your GoPass to any of our Transit Pass Vendors and purchase more pre-paid ride packages, a calendar month or year of service. The GoPass is smart and flexible—the versatile card for whatever fare works best for you! Choose fare type below for more details.
There is a $5.00 activation fee for any new GoPass or replacement cards.
Register your GoPass at the Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre in the downtown transit terminal. One of the benefits of the GoPass Card is that it can be registered. If lost or stolen, the card can be deactivated and the value left on that card can be transferred to a new GoPass card. An additional $5 activation fee will apply to all new and replacement re-loadable GoPass cards.
Registration of your GoPass is voluntary and must be done at the Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre in the downtown transit terminal. Any replacements transferred to a new card must also be done at the Customer Service Centre.
Cash Fares
Please have exact cash fare ready to deposit into the fare box. Operators do not carry change. Pennies and paper money (bills) are not accepted on Saskatoon Transit.
Farebox Notifications
| Notification Type | Farebox for physical passes and cash | Farebox for mobile and online tickets/passes |
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| Valid ticket/pass | Green light – single beep | |
| Expired / no fare on pass | Red light – 2 beeps | |
| Pass back (used twice in a row) | Red light – 2 beeps | |
| Valid High School | Orange screen, reads, “High school”, single tone | |
| All other fares valid | Green screen, reads “Valid”, unique tone | |
| All fares invalid | Red screen, reads “invalid” lower tone |
Passes
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Eco Pass
Get a monthly discount of at least 40% off the cost of a regular adult monthly pass if your employer is one of our partners in the Eco Pass Program.