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Route & Schedule Changes
HSR's summer service runs from June 22 to August 30. New summer service schedules for the following routes are available at 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.
Other Schedule Updates
We’ve also adjusted the schedules on the following routes to help ensure buses arrive when you expect them to.
Route 8 York (weekdays)
We've added new westbound time point at Dundurn at Head Street to help you better understand if your bus is travelling via Head St. or Lamoreaux St.
Bus Stop Changes
Effective June 22, 2025, these bus stop changes will be in effect. Watch for signs posted at the affected stops.
Out of Service Stops
- 11 Parkdale (northbound), Parkdale at Barton is moving from southeast to the northeast corner
- 26 Upper Wellington (northbound), Upper Wellington opposite Norrie
- 26 Upper Wellington (southbound), Upper Wellington at Norrie
- 55 Stoney Creek Central (westbound), Barton opposite Puritan
New Stop
- 55 Stoney Creek Central (westbound), at 481 Barton
Holiday & Seasonal Schedules
Holiday Schedules
Seasonal Schedules
Events & Planned Detours
There’s so much happening across the city this summer, from festivals to fairs to outdoor events. HSR is a great way to get there and be part of the fun, without the stress of parking.
Please remember that some events may mean temporary detours for your routes. These are just a few of the upcoming events:
Detour details are available online at www.hamilton.ca/hsrdetours or through your favourite real-time trip planning apps. Plan ahead, enjoy the ride, and make the most of everything Hamilton has to offer this season!
Fall Schedules Preview
More buses. More often. More for you. Fall schedules start August 31.
Is it too soon to talk about fall? We don’t think so! Although we’re still a while away from our fall service launch, we excited to share that we have big plans to improve your service. With additional service hours, we’re committed to getting you where you need to be with more buses, more often, starting August 31, 2025.
- Holiday service – It’s an exciting time for holiday travel on HSR. We’re reintroducing full holiday service on all routes that provide service on Sundays.
- Route 52 Dundas Local – You’ll see us at your stop seven days a week, starting August 31. Yes, this means holidays too! You’ll also see longer service hours on this route during the week.
- Route 20 A-Line – You’ll see us more often on this vital Airport to Waterfront route. We’re also expanding our service hours on this route.
- Route 6 Aberdeen, 7 Locke, 8 York, 11 Parkdale, 43 Stone Church, and 51 University – These routes are getting bumped up with more buses on the weekends and longer service hours seven days a week.
Service improvements are also planned for Route 18 Waterdown, 33 Sanatorium, and 44 Rymal. Make sure you subscribe to Bus News or follow us on our socials to stay in the know.
These fall 2025 service improvements are the final improvements of the 10-year transit growth strategy.
Fare Assist
Getting around Hamilton by bus has never been easier—or more affordable! With Fare Assist, you can save 30% on single-ride PRESTO fares on both HSR and ATS (DARTS) for yourself and your family.
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.
#FareAssistTip
If you are a recent refugee or newcomer to Canada, but have not filed a tax return, you can apply for Fare Assist. For more information, visit hamilton.ca/FareAssist.
Rate your ride for a chance to win!
Tell us how we did today and enter the monthly $50 PRESTO card giveaway. Learn more at www.hamilton.ca/HSRsurvey.
Ride to the Game in Style!
HSR Ticket to Ride is back for another exciting season!
With your game day ticket, you can ride any HSR bus for FREE, starting two hours before kick-off until the end of service. Whether you're heading to the stadium or heading home, leave the parking hassles behind and enjoy a stress-free ride on us!
It gets better! Want VIP treatment? Take the shuttle for a direct ride to and from the action! Shuttle service is available from CF Lime Ridge, Eastgate Square, and University Plaza.
CF Lime Ridge Shuttle! You can now catch the CF Lime Ridge Shuttle only at Platform 5 in the mall terminal. The second stop near the former Sears location is no longer in use.
Visit www.hamilton.ca/TiCats for more information.
Explore Hamilton with HSR
Unlock unlimited adventures with HSR 72-hour E-ticket
Explore Hamilton without limits, hop on and off at your leisure, and make the most of every moment with our unbeatable offer. Get your 72-hour E-ticket on the PRESTO E-Ticket app, available for download from your app store. Time to make plans and let the journey begin.
- Adult $16.80
- Youth and Senior $13.80
Speak up. Speak Out.
"Speak Up, Speak Out." encourages transit customers to report any harassment or hate incidents to Hamilton Police.
- HSR supports the City of Hamilton’s focus to make Hamilton a more welcoming, equitable and inclusive community.
- HSR condemns racism in all forms and is opposed to any imagery, speech or action that is hate-motivated or discriminatory in any shape or form.
- HSR is committed to a welcoming, equitable and inclusive community and condemns any imagery, speech or action that is hate-motivated or discriminatory in any shape or form.
Real-Time, Real Feedback — Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on our real-time bus displays! Your input helped us test this new technology and explore ways to improve your transit experience. Updates on this project will be shared on www.hamilton.ca/HSRdisplays.
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