Transportation

The City of Camrose encourages everyone to practice Alberta Health Services’ recommendation of social distancing. With that being said, we have decided to suspend our Camrose Area Rideshare program indefinitely.

The City of Camrose's Rural Transportation Pilot Project 'Camrose Area Rideshare' (funded by the Government of Alberta) launched November 6, 2019. Previously known as 'Camrose Carpool' (which launched March 14, 2019), Camrose Area Rideshare is a web-based carpooling program with a phone-in option that is designed to enable local & rural residents to connect and and carpool, creating alternative options for shared transportation.

Objective

The objective of the two-year pilot project is to provide rural residents with access to public transportation services and provide information that will help address the gaps in the transit system that are not being served by an existing provider.

Operation

Users can post or view rides through the Camrose Area Rideshare website at or use the call-in feature to have an administrator post on their behalf. The program is free to use and has user ratings, secure login via email or Facebook and mapping to help ensure accountability and safety. The website is mobile friendly.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can call the City of Camrose to receive a registration package or pick up a package in person at City Hall.

Click here to visit the Camrose and Area Rideshare website.

Please note that by accessing the above link you will be leaving the City of Camrose website and entering a web site hosted by another party. The City of Camrose is not responsible for the content of this third party website. You are encouraged to review the privacy and security policies of the site you are entering.

Hours

Monday-Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm (not inlcuding statuatory holidays).

Contact us

City Hall
5204-50 Avenue
Camrose, AB T4V 0S8

P: 780.781.8781
carpoolinfo@camrose.ca 

The following steps are being taken to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus:

• - The drivers will not touch riders’ walkers, groceries, etc.
• - The bus will be used to only pick up riders that are able, independent riders. If someone requires assistance, please call the handivan directly or the driver will deploy a handivan to come pick up this rider.
• - Drivers will encourage riders to practice social distancing by leaving seats in between each other.
• - The bus will not run at full capacity. If every other seat is being used, the driver may deploy another bus to come pick up additional riders.
• - Drivers have the right to refuse someone getting on if they are visibly ill.
• - Buses will be switched out every other day so that they can be thoroughly cleaned.
• - An exact change “cash-only” system will be implemented so that drivers do not have to handle, sell, and clean bus passes (however, we will still accept passes people currently have).​

Any questions should be directed to the Rose City Handivan Society at 780.672.8777

The Camrose Community Bus provides a fixed route service on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The bus is equipped with accessible ramps and equipment that secures strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Fee

Our bus fee is $2.00 one way.

Route and schedule

View our bus route and schedule.

On-demand and group booking

We offer on-demand and group bookings on Mondays and Wednesdays. These services are provided under a contract with the Rose City Handi-Van Society. You can call Rose City Handi-Van Society at 780.672.8777 for more information.

Transit offices and contact information

Rose City Handi-Van Society

5415 - 49 Avenue

P: 780.672.8777

Transit tips

• Make sure you are in a visible location for the driver to spot you, waving to the driver insures they know you want to get onto the bus
• Plan to arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early
• Have your correct fare ready before boarding the bus
• Take a seat as soon as possible after boarding the bus
• Hold on while the bus is in motion
• Keep your head, hands and arms inside of the bus
• Remind your driver before you leave the bus if you have to remove your bike from the bike rack
• Be a good neighbour. Yelling or loud music on the bus can be distracting for the driver and other passengers
• Hold on to your children, strollers, parcels, luggage, and sports equipment
• Assist your children on and off the bus

The Camrose Connector has suspended its service between Camrose and Edmonton until further notice. We will be evaluating our plans to resume the service again at a later date while we monitor the COVID-19 situation.

The City of Camrose and Red Arrow have recently partnered to provide a 20 seat inter-city bus between Edmonton and Camrose called the Camrose Connector. The shuttle not only brings service to several locations in Edmonton, Camrose and Hay Lakes, but provides several options for further connections through the Red Arrow network including Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge or further north through to Fort McMurray. 

The shuttle includes comfortable seating, seatbelts, a washroom, wheelchair access, complimentary Wi-Fi, and room for your luggage. This vehicle is operated by skilled, friendly, professional drivers with your safety in mind.

Fees

20.00 one-way, Camrose to Edmonton 
13.00 one-way, Hay Lakes to Edmonton
7.00 one-way, Hay Lakes to Camrose
Ticket prices include taxes

Additional fees for further connections will apply

Route and Schedule

The Camrose Connector stops in two locations in Camrose, one location in Hay Lakes and four locations in Edmonton.
Days of the week that service is provided include Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. The shuttle does not operate on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
 

Click here to view the new Camrose Connector schedule.

Booking Information

Bookings are made through Red Arrow, online at www.redarrow.ca or by phone at 1.800.232.1958.
Tickets can also be purchased at Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre or Red Arrow Edmonton South.

Wheelchair reservations must be made by phone.