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title: "Prince George transit: bus fares, passes and handyDART"
description: "A practical guide to Prince George Transit: fares, Umo, passes, handyDART, free-ride days, trip planning and service alerts."
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# Getting around by bus

A practical guide to Prince George Transit: fares, Umo, passes, handyDART, free-ride days, trip planning and service alerts.

Updated September 30, 2026

![Two BC Transit buses at a downtown stop (Kamloops, shown as an example of the same BC Transit fleet that serves Prince George)](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/guides/two-bc-transit-buses-downtown-stop-kamloops-shown-ef42a6-1280.webp)

Photo: Kiyoteru Awaji, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

## At a glance

- Prince George Transit is operated by BC Transit in partnership with the City.
- A single adult ride is $2.75, a DayPASS is $5.50, and a 30-day adult pass is $65.
- Kids 12 and under ride free. Seniors and youth pay $55 for a 30-day concession pass.
- Transit is free on general voting days for local, provincial and federal elections (not advance voting days).
- handyDART offers door-to-door accessible service for people who can’t use regular buses without help.

Prince George’s bus system is run by **BC Transit** in partnership with the City. The City helps fund it and sets local priorities. BC Transit handles schedules, fares, trip planning and customer service.

## Plan a trip

- **Trip planner, schedules and maps:** BC Transit’s Prince George page. Google Maps and several third-party apps also use BC Transit’s real-time data.
- **Service alerts:** detours, cancellations and holiday schedules are posted on BC Transit’s alerts page for Prince George. Check it on snowy days.

BC Transit and the City brought in a **fall service and fare change on September 6, 2026**. If you’re using an old printed schedule, check it against the current one.

## Fares

BC Transit’s current Prince George fares:

| Rider | Single ride | DayPASS | 30-day pass |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adult (19–64) | $2.75 | $5.50 | $65 |
| Senior (65+) | $2.75 | $5.50 | $55 (concession) |
| Youth (13–18) | $2.75 | $5.50 | $55 (concession); $165 semester pass |
| Child (12 and under) | Free | Free | Free |
| handyDART | $2.75 | — | — |

A handyDART attendant rides free. Concession passes may require ID.

### How to pay

BC Transit uses **Umo** in Prince George. Load fare onto the Umo app on your phone or a reloadable Umo card. BC Transit’s How Fares Work page covers cash and other options.

### Programs that lower the cost

- **U-PASS:** eligible post-secondary students get unlimited rides through a pass included in their fees and loaded onto Umo. Ask your school’s student services whether you qualify. See [schools and post-secondary](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/).
- **BC Bus Pass:** a low-cost annual pass for eligible low-income seniors and people receiving provincial disability assistance.
- **ProPASS and EcoPASS:** employer and organization programs.

## Free ride days

The City sponsors several free-fare days. Details and exact dates are announced each year.

- **Election days:** free on general voting days for local, provincial and federal elections, referendums and by-elections. Advance voting days aren’t included. In fall 2026 that means **October 17** (municipal) and **October 24** (provincial). See [election 2026](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/civic/election-2026/).
- **National Seniors Day, October 1:** free for riders 65+ with valid ID.
- **Clean Air Day:** the Wednesday of Environment Week in June.
- **GoByBike Week:** registered participants ride free by showing their helmet.
- **Food for Fare:** over three days in December, ride free by donating a non-perishable food item to local food banks. Dates are posted on BC Transit alerts.

## handyDART

handyDART is a **door-to-door, shared ride** for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using regular transit without help.

1. **Register** with BC Transit (free). You’ll need to show you’re eligible.
2. **Book** trips in advance, or set up a standing subscription for regular trips.
3. Rides cost the same as a single bus fare, and an attendant rides free.

All regular buses have ramps and priority seating, but mobility devices can only board and exit at **accessible stops**, marked with a blue-and-white accessibility decal. BC Transit also offers free **travel training** for new riders, especially seniors. See [seniors and accessibility](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/seniors-and-accessibility/).

![A small white handyDART bus with a rear lift door](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/guides/small-white-handydart-accessible-bus-rear-lift-door-57c66c-1280.webp)

handyDART uses smaller lift-equipped buses. (Example from the Comox Valley.) [Photo: Richard Eriksson (sillygwailo), CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AComox_Valley_Transit_4204120349.jpg)

## School class trips

K–12 teachers can apply for **Free Fares for Class** to take a class on a field trip by bus. Apply at least two weeks ahead. Trips must run between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on regular routes, with a maximum of 35 people per trip and two trips per class per school year.

## Out of town

- **Route 161** (Bulkley-Nechako Regional Transit) connects Prince George and Burns Lake. It has separate fares and doesn’t use Umo.
- For highway conditions, use [DriveBC](https://www.drivebc.ca/).

## Where transit is heading

The City and BC Transit’s **Transit Future Action Plan** (2020) set goals of better service to UNBC and CNC, more off-peak and weekend service, and, in the longer term, service to the airport. Progress is reported to Council; see [how council works](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/civic/how-council-works/).

Related: [parking](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/parking/), [snow and roads](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/snow-and-roads/), [moving to Prince George](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/moving-to-prince-george/).

## Common questions

**How much is the bus in Prince George?**

BC Transit lists a single ride at $2.75 and a DayPASS at $5.50 for adults, youth and seniors. A 30-day adult pass is $65, a 30-day concession pass (youth and seniors) is $55, and children 12 and under ride free. Fares changed in September 2026, so check BC Transit for current prices.

**Is the bus free on election day?**

Yes. The City says transit is free for everyone on general voting days for local, provincial and federal elections, referendums and by-elections. The free ride doesn’t apply on advance voting days.

**How do I pay my bus fare?**

Use Umo, BC Transit’s digital fare system, with the Umo app or a reloadable Umo card. Check BC Transit’s How Fares Work page for other options.

**What is handyDART and who can use it?**

handyDART is BC Transit’s shared, door-to-door service for people with a permanent or temporary disability that prevents them from using regular buses without help. You need to register first; registration is free.

**Is there a bus from Prince George to Burns Lake?**

Yes. Bulkley-Nechako Regional Transit runs Route 161 between Prince George and Burns Lake. It has separate fares and doesn’t use Umo.

## Sources

- [BC Transit: Prince George fares](https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/fares/)
- [BC Transit: Prince George Transit home](https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/)
- [City of Prince George: Transit](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/transit)

## Official links

- [BC Transit: Prince George trip planner and schedules](https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/)
- [Prince George fares](https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/fares/)
- [Transit alerts for Prince George](https://alerts.bctransit.com/prince-george/)
- [handyDART in Prince George](https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/riderinfo/handydart/)
- [Umo fare payment](https://www.bctransit.com/umo/)
- [BC Bus Pass program](https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/fares/fare-programs/bc-bus-pass/)
- [City transit page (free fare days, class trips)](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/transit)

## On this page

- [Plan a trip](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#plan-a-trip)
- [Fares](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#fares)
- [Free ride days](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#free-ride-days)
- [handyDART](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#handydart)
- [School class trips](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#school-class-trips)
- [Out of town](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#out-of-town)
- [Where transit is heading](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/#where-transit-is-heading)

## More in city services

- [Moving to Prince George: a new resident checklist A checklist for settling into Prince George: utilities, garbage day, alerts, MSP and a family doctor, ICBC, voting, schools and winter readiness.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/moving-to-prince-george/)
- [Garbage, recycling and the landfill How curbside garbage and recycling work in Prince George: cart sizes and costs, set-out times, bear rules and where to take what the cart won’t.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/garbage-and-recycling/)
- [Water, sewer and sprinkling rules Where Prince George tap water comes from, year-round sprinkling rules, frozen pipes, leaks, water meters and what not to flush.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/water-and-sewer/)
- [Property taxes and utility bills Prince George property tax and utility due dates, how to pay, the home owner grant, MyCity accounts, utility rates and what if you fall behind.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/property-taxes-and-utilities/)
- [Snow clearing, winter parking and roads How Prince George plows its streets, when your road gets cleared, winter parking rules, spring sweeping, road closures and reporting potholes.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/snow-and-roads/)
- [Parking downtown and around the hospital Parking in Prince George: free three-hour street parking, downtown lots and parkades, monthly and residential permits, paying or disputing tickets.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/parking/)

## Data

Machine-readable data behind this page, from the free PG Pulse API (https://princegeorgepulse.ca/developers/).

### Guide facts, FAQ and sources

Source: [PG Pulse guides (plain-language guides with links to official sources)](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/). Licence: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Updated 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z.
JSON: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/guides/city/transit?fields=summary,faq,officialLinks,sources,updated

- **summary**: Prince George Transit is operated by BC Transit in partnership with the City., A single adult ride is $2.75, a DayPASS is $5.50, and a 30-day adult pass is $65., Kids 12 and under ride free. Seniors and youth pay $55 for a 30-day concession pass., Transit is free on general voting days for local, provincial and federal elections (not advance voting days)., handyDART offers door-to-door accessible service for people who can’t use regular buses without help.
- **updated**: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

#### faq

| q | a |
| --- | --- |
| How much is the bus in Prince George? | BC Transit lists a single ride at $2.75 and a DayPASS at $5.50 for adults, youth and seniors. A 30-day adult pass is $65, a 30-day concession pass (youth and s… |
| Is the bus free on election day? | Yes. The City says transit is free for everyone on general voting days for local, provincial and federal elections, referendums and by-elections. The free ride… |
| How do I pay my bus fare? | Use Umo, BC Transit’s digital fare system, with the Umo app or a reloadable Umo card. Check BC Transit’s How Fares Work page for other options. |
| What is handyDART and who can use it? | handyDART is BC Transit’s shared, door-to-door service for people with a permanent or temporary disability that prevents them from using regular buses without … |
| Is there a bus from Prince George to Burns Lake? | Yes. Bulkley-Nechako Regional Transit runs Route 161 between Prince George and Burns Lake. It has separate fares and doesn’t use Umo. |


#### officialLinks

| label | url |
| --- | --- |
| BC Transit: Prince George trip planner and schedules | https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/ |
| Prince George fares | https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/fares/ |
| Transit alerts for Prince George | https://alerts.bctransit.com/prince-george/ |
| handyDART in Prince George | https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/riderinfo/handydart/ |
| Umo fare payment | https://www.bctransit.com/umo/ |
| BC Bus Pass program | https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/fares/fare-programs/bc-bus-pass/ |
| City transit page (free fare days, class trips) | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/transit |


#### sources

| title | url |
| --- | --- |
| BC Transit: Prince George fares | https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/fares/ |
| BC Transit: Prince George Transit home | https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/ |
| City of Prince George: Transit | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/transit |

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