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IMPORTANT - COVID-19 TRANSIT IMPACTS |
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Orillia Transit continues to operate with no reduction in service. Transit riders must board at the front door and exit the bus from the rear door. Please ensure you practice social distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) while waiting for the bus or on board the bus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to stress the importance of vaccination and personal protective health behaviours to protect and reduce transmission of COVID-19. For COVID-19 updates, assessment centre information, and the latest vaccination information from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, visit simcoemuskokahealth.org/COVID19. Specialized Transit Considerations Orillia Transit continues to operate and has increased the cleaning of vehicles and facilities. Thank you to TOK Transit and its drivers for the extra measures they are putting in place. To protect the Specialized Transit Clients and Operators and to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:
LINX Service For more information regarding County of Simcoe’s LINX transit service please visit their website simcoe.ca. For more information and other updates related to the COVID-19, please visit orillia.ca/COVID-19. |
| Orillia cOnnect Pass Transit Card |
| There are a variety of money-saving options for frequent Orillia Transit users.
The cOnnect Pass transit card is accepted on all City of Orillia transit routes including the Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service. After boarding the bus, you will tap the card lightly on the card reader machine located at the transit vehicle door. You will hear a beep once the transit fare has been accepted. The system will automatically deduct the fare amount for the route. cOnnect Passes can be loaded with single-trip fares, monthly passes, bulk rides or a specific value either online at orillia.usetransit.com or in person at the Orillia City Centre or the Orillia Public Library during regular business hours. For in person transactions, the City Centre accepts cash and debit as payment methods, and The Orillia Public Library accepts cash, debit and Visa as payment methods. Through the online platform, cOnnect Pass holders can choose to have their cards automatically reloaded using their credit card. It is recommended that cOnnect Passes be activated by setting up an account online at orillia.usetransit.com for the most convenient service. |
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Cash Fares |
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2023 Prices: $2.90 cash fare (valid for one-way and transfer at terminal). |
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Rides |
2023 Prices:
Family Ride Program: Up to two elementary school-aged children and/or preschoolers may ride free when accompanied by a paying guardian. Canadian National Institute for Blind (CNIB): Card holders may ride Orillia Transit for free with proof of CNIB card. |
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Monthly Passes |
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2023 Prices: Monthly Passes are $65.20. All monthly passes sold for January onwards shall be charged at the new effective rate. Monthly Passes provides unlimited rides for the month. Since months vary in length, the Monthly Pass will correspond with the number of days in the month based on when the cOnnect Pass transit card is first used.
Group Passes 2023 Prices:
To arrange for group passes, please call 705-325-3975. |
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Receiving and Loading your cOnnect Pass Transit Card |
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A cOnnect Pass transit card can be received by requesting one online at orillia.usetransit.com or in-person by visiting: Orillia City Centre 50 Andrew Street South 705-325-1311 Payments can be made using cash and debit
Orillia Public Library 36 Mississaga Street West Payments can be made using cash, debit and Visa.
cOnnect Pass cards loaded with 12 Rides are also available at:
When you receive a cOnnect Pass transit card, it is recommended that you set up a transit account online at orillia.usetransit.com. Your cOnnect Pass account is a pre-paid account used to facilitate payments for cOnnect Pass transit services. To purchase a new transit account and to load the cOnnect Pass transit card online, visit orillia.usetransit.com and click the plus sign (+). The first time you load the card, you will require a credit card, the cOnnect Pass transit card number, along with the activation code (4-digit number on the back of the card). |
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Register your cOnnect Pass Transit Card |
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Protect your cOnnect Pass balance by registering your cOnnect Pass transit card online. If your card is lost or stolen, registered cards can be replaced and your balance will be transferred to your new card. To register your cOnnect Pass transit card, please visit orillia.usetransit.com, and click "Transit Accounts".
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Replacing your cOnnect Pass Transit Card |
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Orillia Transit is not responsible for any lost or stolen cOnnect Pass transit cards. The cOnnect Pass transit card is considered final sale, and should be treated like cash. A one-time free replacement of the cOnnect Pass transit card can only be issued if the cOnnect Pass transit card has been registered online. Without having the cOnnect Pass transit card registered, a replacement cOnnect Pass transit card with your balance cannot be issued, and a new cOnnect Pass transit card must be purchased. Registered cOnnect Pass transit cards can be replaced by requesting one online at orillia.usetransit.com, and under the Transit Accounts tab, click "Report Card Lost or Stolen". In-person replacement cards are completed by visiting:
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FAQ's |
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How will I know when my cOnnect Pass transit card is low or expiring?
Can my cOnnect Pass transit card automatically be topped up?
What if I forget my password?
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| Orillia Transit - Transfers |
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Orillia Transit passengers can transfer routes at any point where two routes connect. Passengers must request a transfer when they first board the bus if they require a transfer to continue along their route. For transit riders using the cOnnect Pass transit card, passengers must tap the cOnnect Pass transit card on the card reader machine located at the transit vehicle door, and the transfer request will directly take place on the cOnnect Pass transit card. For transit riders who would like to pay by cash, a transfer ticket will be provided. An Orillia transfer is valid for 45 minutes from the time of issue and is valid as part of one continuous trip from origin to destination. Transfers are non-transferable and have no cash value. |
