2026 Transit Fare Increase
St. Albert Transit fares will be increasing effective February 1, 2026. This represents the first transit fare increase in three years and is consistent with City of St. Albert rate adjustments for other services.
All February passes sold in January will be sold at the new price.
The new transit fares are listed below.
Cash Fares:
| Local cash fare (within St. Albert) | $3.75 |
| Commuter cash fare (to/from Edmonton) | $6.25 |
Monthly Paper Passes:
| Monthly Local Pass (within St. Albert) | $84.00 |
| Monthly Local Senior Pass | $44.50 |
Tickets:
| Local Tickets (within St. Albert) | $30.00 for 10 |
| Commuter Tickets (to/from Edmonton) | $45.00 for 10 |
Arc Monthly Fare Caps:
| Monthly Local Fare Cap | $84.00 |
| Monthly Senior Local Fare Cap | $44.50 |
| Monthly Commuter Fare Cap | $127.50 |
| Monthly Student Commuter Fare Cap | $114.75 |
| Monthly Senior Commuter Fare Cap | $70.00 |
| Monthly "All Aboard" Commuter Fare Cap | $45.00 |
To learn more about Arc (electronic fare payment), please visit myarc.ca or call the Arc call centre at 1-888-302-0001.
Handibus Fares:
| Local cash fare | $3.75 |
| Commuter cash fare | $6.25 |
| Local Tickets (within St. Albert) | $30.00 for 10 |
| Commuter Tickets (to/from Edmonton) | $45.00 for 10 |
To view the current transit fares, please visit the fares page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are St. Albert Transit fares increasing?
St. Albert Transit fares will be increasing effective February 1, 2026. This represents the first transit fare increase in three years and is consistent with City of St. Albert rate adjustments for other services, which is reviewed/approved by City Council. Transit services charge fares as a means to partially recover the costs to operate the system, and unfortunately, in recent years, costs of delivering transit service have increased. We empathize with our customers about the necessary increases and we do our very best to minimize the impacts as much as possible
How was the increase amount determined?
For all City programs and services, including fare for transit service, fees and charges are reviewed annually by City Administration and submitted to City Council for budget. This is done in alignment with the City’s Fees & Charges Policy
If I buy my February pass in January, will I get it at the lower price?
Any February passes purchased in January will be sold at the increased price. Tickets can be purchased at the lower rate until January 31.
Will the new rates apply to Arc cards as well?
Yes, the increased prices will apply to Arc card users. The fare caps will be adjusted to reflect the increased rates.
What will the new tap cost be on the Arc card?
The local tap will be $3.00 and the commuter tap will be $4.50.
Will there be any other fare increases this year?
No, there will be no other fare increases for 2026.
Last edited: January 21, 2026