City to change Saturday transit to dial-a-bus service on May 1
The City of Moose Jaw plans to change its transit service on Saturdays to a dial-a-bus service beginning on May 1. City council approved this change as part of the 2021 municipal budget discussions. As part of the adjustment, fixed-route service will no longer be available on Saturdays; weekday fixed-route service will not change, according to a news release.
The change to Saturday service is being implemented in conjunction with an overall review of the city’s transit service. This summer, the municipality will undertake a public survey to inform future decisions on routes, fares and schedules.
If residents have any questions or comments about the City of Moose Jaw’s transit, including the change to Saturday Dial-A-Ride service, email transit@moosejaw.ca. To schedule a Saturday Dial-A-Ride trip, call the transit office at (306) 694-4488 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Residents will need to provide their name, the time and bus stop location for pickup, the bus stop location for drop off, and details for the return trip if required.
To cancel a trip, call the office with as much notice as possible. Regular transit fares will apply for Dial-a-Ride service; passes and tickets will be honoured. Residents are reminded that new rates for Moose Jaw Transit and Paratransit went into effect Feb. 1. Approved by city council during 2021 budget deliberations, the changes include:
• Regular transit: $2.25 per ride;
• Paratransit: $1.50 per ride.
According to the city website, wearing non-medical masks or face coverings is mandatory on Moose Jaw
Transit, subject to exemption as per current public health orders. Additional safety guidelines include:
• Full-seated loads only; no standing room available;
• Disposable masks are available to passengers upon request;
• Hand sanitizer is available to passengers on all buses;
• Buses are disinfected periodically throughout the day and thoroughly cleaned daily.
Residents are reminded to stay home if they are sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, have been in close contact with a confirmed positive case within the past 14 days, or have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days.