Bus News Fall 2026

Route & Schedule Changes

Starting Sunday, September 6, 2026, we’re making small schedule and stop changes on several routes, and all routes currently running on a summer service schedule will return to regular service.

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 18 Waterdown Mountaineer
The route for 18 Waterdown Mountaineer in the Walmart Leavitt Loop area has changed. Service has returned to the Waterdown Walmart stop.

MyRide On-Demand Transit in Waterdown will continue to provide service at the far end of Leavitt Loop. Please refer to the stop changes chart for more information about affected stops and available alternatives.

Route 44 Rymal
You’ll see a change to the Route 44 Rymal schedule this fall, with the end of the route changing from Confederation Walmart to Confederation GO. There is no change to service at the Confederation Walmart stop.

Route 52 Dundas Local
Minor schedule changes have been made to this route on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The following routes will return to their regular service schedule on Sunday, September 6:

Route 9 Rock Gardens (Sunday and holiday)
Sunday and holiday service continues until Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Route 51 University
Route 51 University will operate on a Sunday schedule on Sunday, August 30, followed by a Saturday schedule from Monday, August 31 to Saturday, September 5. Regular fall service resumes on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Route 56 Centennial (Saturday, Sunday and holiday)
Weekday service on Route 56 Centennial ends Friday, September 4, 2026. Weekend and holiday service will continue every 45 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please note that service to Wild Waterworks will end on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Route 99 Waterfront
Labour Day, Monday, September 7, will be the final day of Route 99 Waterfront service in 2026.

Labour Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
Buses will operate on a Sunday service schedule.

Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 12, 2026
Buses will operate on a Sunday service schedule.

Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2026
HSR will operate a holiday service schedule, with service ending at approximately 9 p.m. Detailed schedules will be available in mid-December.

Boxing Day - Saturday, December 26, 2026
The following routes will operate on a Saturday service schedule: 1 King, 2 Barton, 16 Ancaster, 21 Upper Kenilworth, 25 Upper Wentworth, 26 Upper Wellington, 41 Mohawk, 43 Stone Church. All remaining routes will operate on a Sunday schedule.

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 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.

Bus Stop Changes

A few stops will be closed or relocated this fall. Service will continue at new or nearby alternative stops.

Stops Being Moved

Route	Stop Closure	New or Alternative Stop
4 Bayfront	Nash at Kentley	Stop relocated to the north side of Nash at Kentley
5 Delaware, 16 Ancaster and Ancaster Fair	Golf Links opposite Onondaga	Golf Links at McNiven
5 Delaware, 5B Delaware and 52 Dundas	Ogilvie at South	Ogilvie at Old Ancaster
18 Waterdown Mountaineer	Flamborough South Centre West	Waterdown Walmart
18 Waterdown Mountaineer	Flamborough South Centre East	Waterdown Walmart
18 Waterdown Mountaineer	Leavitt Loop	Leavitt at/opposite RONA Parking Lot
18 Waterdown Mountaineer	Leavitt at L3 Harris	Leavitt opposite RONA Parking Lot
18 Waterdown Mountaineer	Leavitt at RONA	Leavitt at RONA Parking Lot
18 Waterdown Mountaineer	Parkside at Braeheid	Stop relocated to the west side of Parkside at Braeheid
22 Upper Ottawa	Queensdale opposite East 27th	Stop removed. Customers can use nearby stops on Queensdale Avenue
44 Rymal	Centennial at King	Stop relocated to the north side of Centennial at King

Stops Being Renamed

Route	Previous Stop Name	New Stop Name
1 King, 5 Delaware and 10 B-Line	Main opposite Emerson	Main at University
33 Sanatorium	Fennell opposite Governors	Fennell at Juravinski
44 Rymal	Rymal at West 5th	Rymal at Christie
56 Centennial	Van Wagners at Adventure Village	Van Wagners Beach at Adventure Village
56 Centennial	Van Wagners opposite Barangas	Van Wagners Beach opposite Barangas
56 Centennial	Van Wagners opposite Adventure	Van Wagners Beach opposite Adventure

Main & Ottawa Construction

Starting August 17, 2026, the intersection of Main Street and Ottawa Street will be fully closed for approximately four months. The start date and construction duration are approximate and subject to change.

During construction, Routes 1/1A King, 10 B-Line Express, and 41 Mohawk will be detoured around the construction area. Some bus stops near the intersection will be closed and temporary stops will be located along the detour routes. Fall schedules include the detour maps and schedules, and real-time trip planning apps will be updated, effective September 6, 2026. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use real-time trip planning apps to check your trip details before you travel.

Visit Hamilton.ca/MainOttawa for the most up-to-date information

Back to school with HSR

First lectures, move-in day and campus reunions are just around the corner!

If you’re an eligible full-time student at McMaster University, Mohawk College, or Redeemer University, your school will provide you with a voucher code to load your HSR U-Pass onto your PRESTO card.

Your U-Pass provides unlimited rides on HSR, Trans-Cab (additional fare applies) and Accessible Transportation Services on DARTS (if eligible) throughout the semester.

Remember to always carry your student ID and tap your PRESTO card when boarding. If you don’t have your student card with you, you’ll need to pay the full $3.75 adult cash fare.

Welcome to Hamilton! Get out, explore and enjoy everything the city has to offer.

McMaster University students can travel on any Route 1A King, 5 Delaware, 10 B-Line Express and 51 University to campus.

Although Route 51 University makes its official return on September 6, you can catch the bus starting Sunday, August 30 (regular Sunday service hours). We’re running Saturday service hours on Route 51 University from August 31 to September 5 to help get you to campus.

Mohawk College students can get to the Fennell campus on any Route 20 A-Line, 21 Upper Kenilworth, 33 Sanatorium or 35 College bus.

Route 20 A-Line also connects to the Mohawk Aviation campus. To reach KF Aerospace directly, connect to our Trans-Cab service from the Mountain Transit Centre.

Route 55A Stoney Creek Central (via Barton) will get you to the Stoney Creek campus.

Redeemer University students, Route 44 Rymal will get you to your campus.

Happy Birthday! Celebrating 40 years on the B-Line Express

Join us at Eastgate Square on September 2, from 11 am to 6 pm as we celebrate 40 years of Hamilton’s first express route! Enjoy sweet treats, pick up limited-edition B-Line swag and take a trip down memory lane. Check out the event details on hamilton.ca/HSR or follow our socials for updates.

View event details

Ready, Set, Ride with HSR #TransitTips

Have your fare ready: Keep your PRESTO card or fare payment method ready before your bus arrives. If you pay cash, it's exact fare only. Our drivers can't make change.

Don't rush the bus: When waiting for the bus, line up, give others space, and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding. If the ramp is needed, leave room for it to be lowered, then board one at a time.

Have Your Fare Ready
Keep your PRESTO card or fare payment method ready before your bus arrives. If you pay cash, it’s exact fare only. Our drivers can’t make change.

Don’t rush the bus
When waiting for the bus, line up, give others space, and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding. If the ramp is needed, leave room for it to be lowered, then board one at a time.

Make room for others
Once you’re on board, move away from the doors and toward the back of the bus. When you fill in all available space, it makes room for others to catch their ride.

Share the space
Keep seats open for people, not backpacks, bags or feet. When standing, keep your bags and backpacks in your hands or on the floor. When seated, place them on your lap so everyone has room.

Look before you leave
Before you leave the bus (by the rear doors, please), check your seat and take your belongings with you. Left something behind?

Contact HSR Customer Service
We’ll need a full description of the item when you contact us.

Call 905-546-2424 ext. 1882
Email [email protected]

We know that GPS tags are handy, but our bus maintenance and storage buildings are not open to the public. Please contact HSR Customer Service for information on how and where to pick up your lost item.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

HSR proudly supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.

Customers who choose to wear a Sunflower lanyard or wristband can discreetly indicate they may need additional support while using transit. Wearing a Sunflower is always a personal choice, and customers never need to explain or disclose their disability.

Learn more at hamilton.ca/sunflower

image of the request stop button on a bus at night

Need a closer stop at night?

HSR's Request Stop program allows you to exit between regular bus stops closer to your destination when travelling after 8 pm. Just remember:

Ask your driver at least one stop in advance.
Exit through the front doors.
Request Stop is not available on Routes 10 B-Line or 20 A-Line.

Learn more at hamilton.ca/usingHSR

Skip the parking and take HSR to Hamilton Tiger-Cats home games

Ride HSR for free with your valid game-day ticket starting two hours before kickoff until the end of service. Routes 1 King, 2 Barton, 3 Cannon and 10 B-Line stop near Hamilton Stadium.

Free Game Day Express Shuttles are available to and from Eastgate Square, Lime Ridge Mall and University Plaza, dropping you off in the heart of the action at Hamilton Stadium, concourse entrance.

Visit hamilton.ca/ticats for Shuttle Schedules

Speak Up. Speak Out.

Fare Assist

Hamilton residents with household incomes below the Low-Income Measure qualify for a 50% Fare Assist discount on single-ride PRESTO fares for themselves and their family. Eligibility is based on Total Household Income, regardless of income source.

Who’s eligible? You may qualify for discounted fares on HSR if:

You’re receiving Ontario Works or ODSP, Canada Pension Plan disability benefit (CPP Disability), Employment Insurance (EI), or the payments from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Your household income is below the Low-Income Measure
You’re a recent refugee or newcomer to Canada
Applying online is the easiest and quickest way to submit your application.

Learn more about Fare Assist

What is Trans-Cab?

Trans-Cab is a shared-ride taxi service between the HSR and Blue Line Taxi available to all passengers. This service is offered in parts of Glanbrook and Stoney Creek where buses do not currently provide service.

An additional $0.50 premium applies to trips taken using the Trans-Cab service.

Learn more at hamilton.ca/TransCab

#TransitTip: When connecting from Trans-Cab to HSR, show your Trans-Cab coupon to the Operator, pay your fare and insert the coupon into the farebox.

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