Transit

You are invited to attend an information session on Stratford Transit Accessibility Plan.

This will be an in-person session, with a presentation at 6:00 p.m. on the City’s Accessibility Plan for Transit and Parallel Transit. This is an annual opportunity for members of the public to attend to provide comments and feedback on the Accessibility Plan which is a requirement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).

Date and Time:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location:

Tim Taylor Lounge, located on the second floor of the Rotary Complex, at 353 McCarthy Road, Stratford.

Contact Information:

For more information, please contact the Transit Office at 519-271-0250 extension 347.

• Based on the current student information made available at time of publishing, an updated schedule has been developed in anticipation of ridership volumes. Both the AM and PM Specials will continue as they have in the past with the exception of one less school special, and will travel a few minutes ahead of the scheduled routes.

• The #1 Special (East End/Devon), #3 Special (Queensland/Downie) will arrive at 2:50pm at SDSS at the Oakdale Ave bus stop. Specials #1 and #3 will arrive at St. Michael’s at 3:05pm.

• Please continue to review our School Special and Service Updates and Changes section as these routes could possibly be adjusted frequently over time based on ridership statistics.

The City of Stratford has partnered with Magnusmode to enhance accessibility by introducing customized MagnusCards.

Transit users can utilize the MagnusCards app to access customized MagnusCards that will cover the following topics:

• How to Buy Transit Fares on Your Mobile App: Simplifying the process of purchasing transit fares using your mobile device, ensuring a seamless experience for all passengers.
• Waiting for the Bus to Arrive: Offering valuable tips and strategies for efficiently navigating the wait time at bus stops, enhancing the overall transit experience.
• How to Ride a Bus: Offering step-by-step guidance on boarding, seating, and disembarking from buses, empowering passengers with the knowledge they need to travel confidently.
• Riding a Bus with Your Mobility Device: Ensuring accessibility for all by offering comprehensive guidance on safely and comfortably using mobility devices while riding our buses.
• Riding the Bus on Weekends: Transit on Demand - Introducing passengers to our innovative transit-on-demand service available on weekends, offering flexible and convenient travel options.

For more information and to access these customized MagnusCards, please visit magnusmode.com or download the MagnusCards app on your IOS or Android devices.

• New Year's Day
• Good Friday
• Victoria Day
• Family Day
• Canada Day
• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Boxing Day

1. Transfers are only valid for 1 hour.

2. If you transfer back onto the bus you left originally, the transfer may not be accepted electronically in the fare box. If this is the case, the driver will manually inspect the transfer to ensure it is valid (time/date).

Questions regarding should be directed to the Transit office at 519-271-0250 extension 264 during business hours.

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

• 1078 - Huron @ Mornington
• 1079 - St.James Church
• 1080 - Caledonia @ Jones
• 1081 - Caledonia @ Mercer
• 1082 - John @ Charles
• 1083 - Churchill @ Britannia
• 1084 - Britannia @ Churchill
• 1085 - Britannia @ Forman
• 1086 - Forman @ Oakdale
• 1087 - Forman @ Bradshaw
• 1088 - Fraser @ Robertson
• 1089 - Agriplex
• 1090 - Rotary Complex
• 1091 - McCarthy Place
• 1092 - McCarthy @ Deacon
• 1093 - McCarthy @ Greenwood
• 1280 - McCarthy @ Mornington
• 1095 - Kemp @ Simpson
• 1096 - Kemp @ Kappele
• 1097 - Kemp @ Graff
• 1098 - Graff @ Mornington
• 1099 - Mornington @ McCarthy
• 1100 - Greenwood @ Campbell
• 1101 - Greenwood @ Nethercott
• 1102 - Greenwood @ Kenner
• 1103 - Greenwood @ Norwood
• 1104 - Greenwood @ Waddell
• 1105 - Warwick @ Sargint
• 1106 - Warwick @ Arthur
• 1107 - Glastonbury @ Warwick
• 1108 - Glastonbury @ Princess
• 1109 - Princess @ Earl
• 1110 - Princess @ Mornington
• 1111 - Mornington @ Duke
• 1112 - Waterloo @ William
• 1113 - Veterans Drive
• 1114 - Waterloo @ Ontario
• 1115 - Waterloo @ Island

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

• 1116 - University of Waterloo
• 1117 - St.Patrick @ Church
• 1118 - St.Patrick @ Birmingham
• 1119 - Birmingham @ Daly
• 1120 - Birmingham @ Cambria
• 1121 - Cambria @ St. Vincent South
• 1122 - Conestoga College
• 1123 - West Gore @ Hospital
• 1124 - Spruce Lodge
• 1125 - West Gore @ John
• 1126 - West Gore @ McCulloch
• 1127 - Hamlet School
• 1128 - Jenny Trout Centre
• 1129 - Erie @ Monteith
• 1130 - Erie @ Whyte
• 1131 - Erie @ Corcoran
• 1132 - The Local
• 1133 - Erie @ Lorne
• 1134 - Lorne @ Linton
• 1135 - St.Vincent South @ Patterson
• 1136 - St.Vincent South @ Patricia
• 1137 - St.Vincent South @ McFarlane
• 1138 - St.Vincent South @ Easson
• 1139 - Easson @ John
• 1140 - John @ Dingman
• 1141 - Hamlet Estates
• 1142 - Freeland @ Killoran
• 1143 - Freeland @ McQueen
• 1144 - Freeland @ Athlone
• 1145 - McGregor @ Sprung
• 1146 - Queensland @ Barron
• 1147 - Lorne @ Wright Blvd.
• 1148 - Cleaver Brooks
• 1149 - Bosco Pool
• 1283 - Dance Studio
• 1151 - Erie @ West Gore
• 1152 - Erie @ Cambria
• 1153 - Joes Diner
• 1154 - Wellington @ Market Square

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

• 1291 - Waterloo @ Rebecca
• 1195 - Queens Hotel
• 1196 - Shoppers Drug Mart
• 1197 - Ontario @ Front
• 1198 - Ontario @ Queen
• 1199 - Ontario @ King
• 1200 - Ontario @ Romeo
• 1201 - Gordon @ Ontario
• 1202 - Gordon @ Willow
• 1203 - Willow @ Burritt
• 1204 - Willow @ Pleasant
• 1205 - Willow @ Walsh
• 1207 - Willow @ Babb
• 1208 - Willow Street Apartments
• 1209 - Willow @ Devon
• 1210 - Devon @ Hickory
• 1211 - Devon @ Hickory and Pleasant
• 1212 - Devon @ Pleasant
• 1213 - Devon @ McDonald
• 1214 - Devon @ Canterbury
• 1215 - Devon @ Romeo
• 1216 - Country Club
• 1217 - Romeo @ Kellys Lane
• 1218 - Romeo @ Long
• 1219 - Northpoint Estates
• 1220 - Romeo @ Motel
• 1221 - Vivian @ Harrison
• 1222 - Fairfield Walkway
• 1223 - Fairfield @ McCarthy
• 1224 - McCarthy @ Romeo
• 1225 - McCarthy @ Graff
• 1299 - McCarthy @ Mornington
• 1226 - Bedford School
• 1227 - Glendon @ Bedford
• 1228 - Glendon @ Graff
• 1229 - Dawson @ Diana
• 1230 - River Garden Inn
• 1231 - Romeo @ River Garden Inn
• 1232 - Stratford Gallery
• 1233 - Romeo @ Queens Court
• 1234 - Arden Park Hotel
• 1235 - Brunswick @ Peter
• 1236 - Brunswick @ King
• 1237 - Brunswick @ Queen
• 1238 - Brunswick @ Front
• 1239 - Brunswick @ Nile
• 1240 - Brunswick @ Waterloo

• Mobile App - "On-Demand Transit - Rider App" is available for download in the App Store and Google Play, and can be used to book rides any time of day for any time of service. When asked for a transit code, please enter the word stratford.
• Online - The online reservation portal is now open. Book your rides using a laptop or computer by connecting to ridestratford.ca.
• Phone - To book a ride over the phone, call 519-271-0250 extension 264, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, and Saturday from 7am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
• For customers that can't phone for their return ride (no cell phone) while they are out and about, please book your return trip at the time of your initial call, giving yourself plenty of time for your outing.

Those looking to use the mobile app or online service can may find it useful to review the online user guide for preferred devices.

Load the website https://onyourway.stratford.ca/ (available on October 26) onto any device with a web browser. You can use your cell phone, tablet, or computer.

1. Select a stop name or number. The application will automatically display planned and forecasted departures in real-time with route number, destination, and next two departures.
2. To track the bus and view the route pattern, select any departures listed on the right side of the screen, and press "View live on map." The route pattern and the bus is now displayed on a map in real-time.

1. iPhone, press the button circled in red. Press "Add to Home Screen." The real-time bus tracking website should now be displayed as an "app" on the home screen.
2. On an Android phone, press the three-dot menu button on the top right corner of your browser. Press "Add to Home screen." The real-time bus tracking website should now be displayed as an "app" on the home screen.

Priority Seating is for the use of passengers with a disability. These seats are located close to the front of the vehicle. Customers are expected to respect and obey the purpose of the designated seating area, which means if you are sitting in one of these designated seats, you MUST vacate the seat for a passenger with a disability.

Please note:

• A person with a disability occupying a Priority seat is not required to move for another customer with a disability. Use of these seats is on a first come-first served basis.
• You are not required or expected to leave a transit vehicle in order to make room for a customer with a disability.
• Bus drivers/operators will not intervene to enforce the requirement. We ask, however, that you show consideration for those whose need is greater than your own.

Courtesy Seating is intended to provide additional seating for people who will benefit from having a seat near the front of the vehicle including:

• Seniors
• Expectant mothers
• Adults travelling with infants or small children
• Any other passenger who may benefit from a seat.

If you are sitting in one of these designated seats, please respect its purpose and give up your seat to those who need it.

Please note: Drivers/operators will not enforce this requirement or intervene in any dispute related to Courtesy Seating. We ask, however, that you respect this designated seating area and show consideration for those whose need is greater than your own.