Bus News Fall 2025

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Before you get off the bus, take a moment to look around. Phones, backpacks, mittens, even bikes get left behind more often than you’d think.
Lose something?
Call 905-546-2424 ext. 1882
Email [email protected]
Find something?
Hand it to the driver

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Responses usually within 24–48 hours




Route & Schedule Changes
Starting Sunday, August 31, 2025, we’re making it easier to get where you need to go — with more buses, more often. These changes will make a real difference for communities across Hamilton, especially where we’re adding the most service hours: from the busy Upper James and Downtown corridor, to east Hamilton and Parkdale, Dundas, Rymal Road, Waterdown, and west Hamilton near McMaster.
Whether you’re commuting to work or school, running errands, or catching up with friends, the improved schedules mean less waiting, more reliable trips, and better access to key destinations, plus new weekend service on Route 52 Dundas Local.
New schedules will be available on www.hamilton.ca/HSRschedules or in your favourite trip planning app. Schedules are also available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact HSR Customer Service at [email protected] for assistance.
Route 6 Aberdeen
Service on Route 6 has been improved throughout the week. Late evening trips now run later on both weekdays and Saturdays. On Sundays, new late evening service has been added. Early morning frequency on weekends has increased from every 60 minutes to every 30 minutes, helping you get started earlier in the day.
Route 7 - Locke
Offering more frequent early morning service every day, increasing from every 60 minutes to every 30 minutes. Late evening service has also been added daily, with buses running every 60 minutes. Whether you’re starting early or travelling later, Route 7 gives you more options.
Route 8 - York
On weekends, early morning service has improved from every 60 minutes to every 30 minutes. Late evening service is now available every day, running every 60 minutes. These changes provide better service throughout the day and into the evening.
Route 11 - Parkdale
Route now runs more frequently in the early morning across all days. Weekday trips have improved from every 45 minutes to every 30 minutes. Weekend early morning service has improved from every 60 minutes to every 30 minutes, making it easier to catch a ride in the morning.
Route 18 - Waterdown Mountaineer
On weekdays, frequency during the early morning, AM peak, mid-day, and PM peak has increased from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes. Early morning and late evening service has also been extended throughout the week, including weekends.
This route now ends at Leavitt Loop, instead of the Waterdown Walmart. Two new stops will be added near the crosswalk in front of the Walmart parking lot.
Route 20 - A Line
We’ve increased the frequency on Route 20 to provide faster, more convenient connections, including improved service to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport:
- Weekday service
- Early morning trips now run every 15 minutes instead of 25 minutes
- Early and late evening trips now run every every 20 minutes instead of 30 minutes
- Saturday service - Early morning and evening trips also now run every 20 minutes
- Sunday service - Early morning service now runs every 30 minutes instead of 50
Route 33 – Sanatorium
Early morning and late evening service has been extended on weekdays and Saturdays. On Sundays, we’ve introduced late evening service with a frequency of 40 minutes. The route has also changed, with the bus now travelling along Scenic Drive in both directions, replacing service along Sanatorium Road.
Route 43 – Stone Church
Saturday service on Route 43 has been extended to include earlier morning and later evening trips, giving you more flexibility when travelling on weekends.
Route 44 – Rymal
Late evening service on weekdays now runs every 30 minutes, an improvement from every 60 minutes. On Saturdays, both early morning and late evening service have been extended to better match your schedule.
Route 51 – University
Route 51 now starts earlier on weekdays and Saturdays to help you get going sooner. On Sundays, new early morning service is available every 30 minutes, and late evening trips have been extended.
Route 52 – Dundas Local
Exciting news for Route 52 Dundas Local. We’re introducing service on Saturdays and Sundays, and expanding our weekday service to include early morning, mid-day, and evening service. Route 52 now runs every 40 minutes, all day, every day!
Route 41 – Mohawk
To improve reliability, we’ve made minor schedule adjustments and added an extra bus during busy times. On weekdays, this includes the morning peak, and on Saturdays, the mid-day period. These changes help improve on-time performance and reduce delays.
Transit Talk
We’ll help you with the transit lingo. This is your cheat sheet for transit time blocks. When we say “morning peak” or “early evening,” you’ll know exactly what we mean.
Bus Stop Changes
Effective Sunday, August 31, there will be changes coming to bus stops on routes:
- 18 Waterdown Mountaineer
- 33 Sanatorium
- 43 Stone Church
Route 18 Waterdown
Route now ends at Leavitt Loop, instead of the Waterdown Walmart. Two new stops will be added near the crosswalk in front of the Walmart parking lot.
Out-of-service stops
- Waterdown Walmart
- Leavitt opposite Rona Parking Lot
- Leavitt at Rona Parking Lot
New stops
- Leavitt Loop (End-of-line)
- Flamborough South Center (southbound & northbound)
- Leavitt at L3 Harris
- Leavitt at Rona
Route 33 Sanatorium
Changes from Sanatorium Road to Scenic Drive, in both directions.
Stops out-of-service (northbound)
- Sanatorium at Scenic West
- Sanatorium at Scenic East
New stop (northbound)
- Scenic at San Paulo Walkway
- Scenic at San Pedro
- Sanatorium at Redfern
Stops out-of-service (southbound)
- Sanatorium at Scenic West
New stop (southbound)
- Scenic opposite San Paulo Walkway
Route 43 Stone Church
Stop on Stone Church at Chesley is moving to the Southwest Corner
Watch for signs posted at the affected stops.
Holiday Schedules
We’ll be running different schedules on select days from September through December, so be sure to check your route before you head out. Whether you’re heading to a family dinner, doing some shopping, or just getting around town, we’ve got the details below to help you plan your trip.
A few reminders for all holidays:
- There is no service on Routes 12 Wentworth and 42 Mohawk East.
- MyRide and Trans-Cab will operate on Sunday service hours, even on holidays with different schedules.
- HSR Customer Service at the Hamilton GO Centre and the HSR Customer Care Line will be closed on all holidays.
For help during closures or outside regular hours, contact the City of Hamilton Contact Centre at 905-546-2489. They are open seven days a week from 7:30 am to 8 pm.
Fare Changes
A $0.25 increase in cash fare and $0.05 increase in PRESTO fares will go into effect on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Fare Type | Single-ride Fare | Monthly Pass | Fare Assist |
---|---|---|---|
Cash – Adult, Child, Youth, Senior | $3.75 | n/a | n/a |
Adult on PRESTO | $2.85 | $125.40 | $1.99 |
Senior (65+) on PRESTO | $2.35 | $47.50 | $1.64 |
Youth (13-19) on PRESTO | $2.35 | $103.40 | $1.64 |
Child (6-12) with PRESTO card | Free | n/a | n/a |
Your PRESTO card must be set to the correct fare type to receive the discounted fare. The PRESTO E-Tickets mobile app can be used for adult, youth and senior fares.
For discounted fares, the operator may ask to see your ID. You will be required to pay the full adult fare if you do not have your ID.
How to set your fare type
Bring your ID to HSR’s Customer Service Centre at 36 Hunter St. E. (Hamilton GO Centre), Municipal Service Centres (City Hall, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Ancaster) or any Shoppers Drug Mart or Fortinos location in Hamilton to set your fare type.
Brighter Stops Ahead
HSR is testing new solar-powered lighting at select bus stops to improve your customer experience, safety and visibility while waiting for the bus. These lights have been installed at the following locations as part of a pilot project running until mid-2026:
Visit hamilton.ca/HSRSolarLighting
Know Before You Go
Need a closer stop at night?
Your safety is our priority! That’s why HSR offers Request Stop after 8 pm, allowing you to exit the bus at a safe location along the route, even if it’s not a regular stop.
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