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With the reopening of University Bridge and College Drive to traffic, Saskatoon Transit will resume service on Routes 16 and 4/40s across the bridge. Due to 25th Street construction, Routes 16 and 4/40s will detour onto Spadina Crescent and 24th Street.

Routes 17 and 517 will continue the current detour while the Clarence Avenue intersection at College Drive remains partially closed. Once this area re-opens, Route 17 will resume regular service and the temporary shuttle Route 517 will no longer operate. 

Some stops along College Drive will remain closed, with temporary stops in place. Riders should anticipate delays during construction detours.

Routes resumed across University Bridge:

• Route 16: Detours via 24th Street and Spadina Crescent
  • Temporary stops added at 24th Street and 6th Avenue
• Route 4/40s: Detours via 24th Street and Spadina Crescent
  • Temporary stops added at 24th Street and 6th Avenue

Routes affected by College Drive detours:

• Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
• Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street.
  • Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop. Trip planning apps will not show temporary detours for routes affected by College Drive detours, so riders are encouraged to plan ahead.    

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.

We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.

For bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps, and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive. For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Saskatoon Transit is reminding customers that the Saskatoon Transit Bylaw is now in effect.

The bylaw supports a safer, cleaner and more welcoming transit system by setting clear expectations for customer conduct and the use of Transit property. It is supported by The Transit Code, which encourages riders to:

• Respect fellow riders and Transit employees.
• Pay the required fare and be prepared to show proof of payment.
• Keep buses, terminals and shelters clean.
• Avoid smoking, vaping, alcohol and drug use on Transit property.
• Keep aisles and doors clear.
• Report safety concerns and look out for one another.

Beginning today, Saskatoon Police Service officers and Saskatoon Transit Supervisors will be actively enforcing the bylaw throughout the transit system, addressing behaviours that affect the safety, accessibility or comfort of others, such as smoking or vaping, disruptive behaviour, blocked aisles or doorways, and other violations of the bylaw. The focus is on education, awareness and compliance, with enforcement tools available when needed.

As part of enforcement, customers may be asked to show proof of fare payment. Riders who pay with cash should keep the receipt given by the operator for the duration of their trip. Customers using a smart card or mobile ticket should have it ready if requested by an authorized official. Transit Supervisors and Saskatoon Police Service officers have handheld scanners to verify payment.

Saskatoon Transit encourages customers to review the Transit Code and Transit Bylaw before travelling at saskatoontransit.ca/code.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the Saskatoon Blades preseason game against the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre today (September 1) at 2:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 12:50 p.m.
• 1:30 p.m.

Regular fares apply ($3.25 per trip) and can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or Transit apps, transfers and passes are also accepted.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Typically, buses arrive on site 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Enjoy the ease of using Saskatoon Transit for all your favourite events. Transit schedules for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular spots are available at saskatoontransit.ca.

Saskatoon Transit will introduce fall service changes across the transit network beginning Sunday, August 30, 2026. The changes coincide with the return to school and post-secondary classes and are part of Saskatoon Transit's regular seasonal service review process to respond to customer travel patterns and operational needs.

The fall service changes are designed to match service with changing travel demand, improve reliability and on-time performance, restore school-year service levels and add capacity where ridership is expected to increase.

Riders will benefit from:

• Additional frequency and capacity on busy routes and travel corridors, including Routes 2, 8, 17, 50, 55 and 60.
• Restored school-year and peak-period service on Routes 61, 63, 65, 83, high school routes, 529 and 543.
• Improved reliability and schedule performance on Routes 8, 50 and 55.
• Service adjustments that support growing demand from students, commuters and other transit users, including routing changes on Routes 16 and 17 near the University of Saskatchewan.

Reminder for Transit customers

September is one of Transit’s busiest time of year as customers return to school. Customers are encouraged to prepare before their first trip this fall:

• Check their route and schedule using the Transit app or Google Maps Transit, or at saskatoontransit.ca/routes.
• Review The Transit Code for expected customer behaviour on the bus.
• Allow extra travel time during the first week as customers adjust to the fall schedule. Consider alternate trip times as a back-up if your ideal trip is full.

Saskatoon Transit will closely monitor ridership, bus capacity, customer feedback and demand across the network, and make adjustments where needed to help support a safe, reliable and comfortable ride for customers.

Find transit information through Saskatoon Transit's routes and schedules resources at saskatoontransit.ca. Contact Saskatoon Transit Customer Service at transit.services@saskatoon.ca, call 306.975.3100 or visit the Downtown Customer Service Centre.

Effective September 1, Saskatoon Transit will no longer accept old smart cards as valid fare passes. The farebox scanners are being replaced with a cash-only farebox top. New reloadable smart cards and mobile tickets will continue to use the validator near the bus entrance.

Customers with old cards are encouraged to exchange them by August 31 to maintain access to their balances. Existing balances and active entitlements can be transferred to a new smart card at the Transit Customer Service Centre.

New cards can be purchased or reloaded at the Customer Service Centre or at participating vendors.

Don’t wait, exchange your old card today. Learn more at saskatoontransit.ca/fares.

Saskatoon Transit is preparing for the busy fall season and the new Saskatoon Transit Bylaw that is in effect September 1. Riders will begin seeing The Transit Code advertising campaign across the transit system and throughout the community. The campaign supports the new Saskatoon Transit Bylaw and helps customers understand expected behaviour on transit in simple, easy-to-understand language.

The Transit Code focuses on the actions that help create a safe, welcoming and respectful transit experience, including respecting others, paying your fare, offering priority seating when needed, keeping aisles clear and helping keep transit spaces clean.

"Most riders already get on board with The Transit Code every day," said Mike Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. "This campaign is about reinforcing the positive behaviours we see across the system and helping customers understand how we can all contribute to a better transit experience."

The new Saskatoon Transit Bylaw establishes clear and consistent expectations related to fare payment, customer conduct, transit property and enforcement. The Transit Code serves as the public-facing guide to those expectations while the bylaw provides the framework that supports them.

Over the coming weeks, customers will see Transit Code messages on buses, at terminals and shelters, online, on social media, through radio advertising and in community outreach activities.

With thousands of students returning to school and ridership increasing during the fall season, Saskatoon Transit and Saskatoon Police Service will also be conducting education and fare validation activities throughout the system. Riders can expect to see a more visible police presence at terminals, on buses and at other high-ridership locations. The focus is on education, awareness and compliance, helping customers understand expectations while supporting a safe and welcoming transit environment.

Customers can learn more about The Transit Code and the Saskatoon Transit Bylaw at SaskatoonTransit.ca/code.

Saskatoon Transit has resumed reloadable smart card sales and reloads following a temporary disruption caused by a software update. Customers can now visit a participating vendor or the Transit Customer Service Centre to purchase or reload a new smart card.

During the disruption, active fare products on reloadable smart cards continued to function normally. Mobile tickets through the TGo and Transit apps and cash fares also remained available. Valid fare payment is required on Saskatoon Transit vehicles.

As a reminder, starting September 1, 2026, old smart cards will no longer work. Riders with old cards are encouraged to exchange them for a new reloadable smart card before September 1. The $5 card activation fee is waived when exchanging an existing card. Existing cards with balances must be transferred at the Transit Customer Service Centre.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while this issue was resolved.