Cobourg's New On-Demand Transit Service - Phase 2 starts Monday, June 14
The Town of Cobourg is excited to announce Phase 2 of "Cobourg Rides" (all riders, all hours of operation), offering on-demand transportation for our community beginning Monday, June 14, 2021!
* Transit fixed route service (1 hour loops) will end for all riders at the end of service on June 13, 2021.
The benefits of the on-demand service are:
Easy Online Booking: Schedule a ride anytime directly from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Reliable On-Demand Pick-Up: Pick-up within 10-20 minutes of your scheduled time.
Track Your Ride: Track your ride in real-time through the app so you always know where your bus is.
Cashless Payment System: Pay with a credit card through your secure online account. Cash fares of $2 and paper tickets will be accepted onboard.
No Service on Labour Day - Monday, September 6, 2021
With the exception of Wheels offering service for those that require dialysis, Cobourg Transit will not be operating on Monday September 6, 2021.
Public Transit
Cobourg Transit is a fully accessible service that has two fixed routes (Route 1 & Route 2). Both routes are completed in 1 hour loops. Cobourg Transit also offers an origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders who cannot use conventional transit. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic masks or non-medical face coverings are mandatory for all transit riders.
For any questions or concerns please reach out to the Engineering Department by calling 905-372-4555.
Service Announcement - Courthouse Road @ Golden Plough Lodge Stop
Please be advised that starting on May 3, 2021 Cobourg Transit will not be stopping in front of 580 Courthouse Road (Halcyon Place) transit stop/shelter due to ongoing construction of Golden Plough Lodge. Wheels members will continue to have access to pick-up/drop off locations at Halcyon Place and Golden Plough Lodge front doors.
Conventional riders are encouraged to use the transit stop at Elgin St W @ Courthouse Road.
For more information, please see the Public Notice
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Transit Schedule & Route MapConventional Transit:
**Start and end times noted above occur at the Downtown Albert Street Terminal.
WHEELS Transit: Specialized Accessible Transit (by appointment only)Call (905) 373-0582 to book 24 hours in advance.
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Cobourg Transit offers an origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders who cannot use conventional transit. There is an application process for becoming a Wheels member (see below). For more information about becoming a member of WHEELS, please call the Engineering Department at 905-372-4555. Please Note: Office hours have been reduced due to COVID-19. To book an appointment with WHEELS, please call Century Transportation at 905-373-0582 during the following business hours:
All bookings are required to be made or cancelled 24 hours in advance. Same day bookings may be accommodated if available. Bookings are made on a first come basis and subscriptions can be requested for trips occurring more than twice a week to the same location and at the same time. |
Recent News & Updates
COVID-19 - Public Transit is resuming fare collection as of Tuesday, January 26.
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Getting here
The Town of Cobourg has a number of ways to get around and enjoy all Cobourg has to offer including two Highway 401 off-ramps (exits 472 and 474) and direct access on County Road 2 from both the east and west.
