Transportation

The City of Camrose's Rural Transportation Pilot Project, funded by the Government of Alberta, launched March 14, 2019. Camrose Carpool is an innovative , user friendly, web-based carpooling program (including a phone-in option) that will create oppportunities for people to connect, carpool and share the cost of 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.

Participants include:

• Local and rural residents
• Rose City Taxi
• Armand's Cabs
• Bashaw Bus Society
• Rose City Handi-Van

Operation

Users can post or view rides through the website at www.camrosecarpool.ca or use the call-in feature to have an administrator post on their behalf. The program is free to use and has user ratings to help ensure accountability and safety. The website is mobile friendly.

View the Camrose Carpool website

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

Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30am - 3:30pm (not inlcuding statuatory holidays)

Contact us

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

P: 780.781.8781
carpoolinfo@camrose.ca

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 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 and Camrose, 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 (including taxes).
Additional fees for further connections will apply

Route and Schedule

The Camrose Connector stops in three locations in Camrose, and four locations in Edmonton Monday-Friday. The shuttle does not operate on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. 

View the 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.