One-way fare within Victoria County
$7.50
- Travel outside of the county is calculated at $0.55/km
Household & Children
- Family rates apply when a family travels outside of Victoria County on the same day.
- The first two adults pay the full fare.
- Additional adults pay 50% of the fare.
- Children under 12 ride free.
Return Empty Fee*
- The Return Empty Fee charge is 50% of the one-way fare.
- The Return Empty Fee to Sydney Airport is 100% of the one-way fare.
* Return Empty Fees apply to one-way trips where we have no other passengers on trip. This fee covers the cost of the travel time when there are no passengers.
Financial support is available through our Fare Assistance Program. Application forms are available upon request from your driver.
Zone-Based Fares
| Route / Trip | Destination | Zone | One-Way Fee | Return Empty Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddeck Area or North of Smokey to Glace Bay | Glace Bay | Baddeck and Area, North of Smokey | $40 | $60 |
| Baddeck Area or North of Smokey to New Waterford | New Waterford | Baddeck and Area, North of Smokey | $40 | $60 |
| Baddeck Area or North of Smokey to North Sydney | North Sydney | Baddeck and Area, North of Smokey | $20 | $30 |
| Baddeck Area or North of Smokey to Port Hawkesbury | Port Hawkesbury | Baddeck and Area, North of Smokey | $45 | $67.50 |
| Baddeck Area or North of Smokey to Sydney | Sydney | Baddeck and Area, North of Smokey | $30 | $45 |
| Baddeck Area or North of Smokey to Sydney Airport | Sydney Airport | Baddeck and Area, North of Smokey | $35 | $70 |
| Baddeck or Iona Area to Cheticamp | Cheticamp | Baddeck and Area, Iona and Area | $35 | $52.50 |
| Baddeck or Iona Area to Inverness | Inverness | Baddeck and Area, Iona and Area | $30 | $45 |
| Iona to Glace Bay | Glace Bay | Iona and Area | $50 | $75 |
| Iona to New Waterford | New Waterford | Iona and Area | $50 | $75 |
| Iona to North Sydney | North Sydney | Iona and Area | $35 | $52.50 |
| Iona to Sydney | Sydney | Iona and Area | $40 | $60 |
| Iona to Sydney Airport | Sydney Airport | Iona and Area | $44 | $66 |
| North of Smokey to Cheticamp | Cheticamp | North of Smokey | $40 | $60 |
| North of Smokey to Inverness | Inverness | North of Smokey | $60 | $90 |
Financial Assistance Programs
The Rural Transportation Association (RTA) is administering a grant program to provide Community Transit Operators (CTOs) across Nova Scotia with funding to subsidize fares for those who may face financial barriers to accessing essential services.
The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, through the Fare Assistance Program (FAP), is providing the funding for this program.
Fare Assistance Program Guidelines
- Who is eligible: A single person making less than $37,000 per year, or a couple/family making less than $57,000 per year.
- Recording eligibility: All riders must complete a paper application form and sign a declaration that they meet the eligibility requirements of the program. All applications are subject to approval.
- Funding limits: Funding is limited, and once the funds are depleted, the program will close.
Fare assistance application forms are available upon request from your driver.
Transportation support for eligible Victoria County residents to medical appointments anywhere on Cape Breton Island.
Who Is Eligible?
The Home to Healthcare program is available to Victoria County residents aged 65 and older. For eligible appointments, please see the program description.
Where Can I Travel?
This program helps eligible older adults living in Victoria County travel to medical appointments anywhere on Cape Breton Island.
Whether your appointment is close to home or in another community on the Island, you may be eligible for transportation assistance. There are no restrictions based on where your appointment is located on Cape Breton Island, your income, or how often you need to travel.
How to Sign Up
If you are interested in participating in the Home to Healthcare program, contact Terri to learn more and register:
Terri.Shobbrook@victoriacounty.ca
1-855-772-0770 -or- 902-295-0508
We are grateful for the support of the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program and our partnership with Northwood Victoria in helping local seniors stay healthy, active, and connected to their community.
This program is designed for passengers who need someone to travel with them to appointments. Northwood-Victoria and Victoria County Transit have partnered to provide this service.
To become a companion or request a companion: Call Jenn at Northwood-Victoria at 902-295-2884.
