Should Saskatoon Change How Transit Fares Are Structured?
Official title: 2025 Transit Fare Review
Saskatoon Transit asked residents how bus fares should be structured going forward. The current system is based mostly on age groups and hasn't changed since 2016. The city wanted feedback on four different fare scenarios to balance affordability with rising operating costs.
Why This Matters
Take the bus to work or school? This affects what you'll pay. Fares haven't changed since 2016, but operating costs keep climbing. Right now, fares only cover about 30% of transit costs—the rest comes from property taxes. How the city balances affordability with funding needs will shape transit access for years.
What Could Change
Saskatoon could move away from age-based fares to a new structure. Options might include distance-based pricing, time-of-day rates, or income-based discounts. Fare prices will likely increase from 2016 levels. The results go to City Council in late November 2025.
Key Issues
- Which of four fare structure scenarios should Saskatoon adopt?
- How should the city balance affordability with rising operating costs?
- Should fares continue to be based primarily on age groups?
How to Participate
- The survey for this consultation is now closed. You can still contact Saskatoon Transit at engage@saskatoon.ca with questions.
What Happened
The survey has closed. Results will be reported to City Council between November 25-27, 2025.