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Bus service to Blades vs. Raiders
December 27, 2023 - 6:00 am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, December 27, at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
City of Saskatoon 2024 Rates and Fees effective January 1, 2024
December 21, 2023 - 9:50 am
Looking for City of Saskatoon rates and fees effective January 1, 2024?
Check this master list - it details 2024 rates and fees for civic services, utilities, parking, Saskatoon Transit, business development, parks, recreation & attractions, and more.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City of Saskatoon services and programs.
Bus service to Cirque du Soleil Corteo
December 21, 2023 - 6:00 am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 9:45 a.m.
- 10:25 a.m.
- 1:45 p.m.
- 2:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
- 12:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience Cirque du Soleil Corteo at SaskTel Centre is available at the following times this week:
Thursday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 22, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, at 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 23, at 3 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 24, at 1 p.m.
Post-event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Adjusted civic services & holiday hours of operation, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day
December 19, 2023 - 3:50 pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours over the holidays, including Christmas Eve, December 24, Christmas Day, December 25, Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year’s Day, January 1.
Check detailed information on holiday parking requirements, what's open or closed, hours of operation at all Leisure Facilities, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Saskatoon Public Library and Remai Modern, Saskatoon Transit holiday service, information on waste collection over the holidays and much more here.
The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents a happy and safe holiday season, and a prosperous new year.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on civic services and programs.
Bus service to Blades vs. Rockets
December 15, 2023 - 6:00 am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Kelowna Rockets at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, December 16, at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Bus service to Blades vs. Blazers
December 13, 2023 - 6:00 am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Kamloops Blazers at SaskTel Centre tonight (December 13) at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
December 8, 2023 - 8:00 am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre TONIGHT, December 8 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Rochester Knighthawks on Saturday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Calgary Hitmen on Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or Transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Catch the holiday spirit with the Jingle Bell Express - Route 1225
November 30, 2023 - 8:55 am
- On weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) regular fares apply: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Excluding December 30 and 31.
- Boxing Day (December 26) with free fare: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The all-in-one shopping experience is back for a seventh year! Ride to all the malls this holiday season by taking the Jingle Bell Express–Route 1225!
Starting December 2, Saskatoon Transit will offer this service on weekends throughout the month, and again with free fare on Boxing Day. Two buses will run in opposite directions between Saskatoon's five malls–Midtown, Confederation, Lawson Heights, Centre and Market.
“The Jingle Bell Express is a great way for riders to get their holiday shopping done, travel to work along the route, or experience the bus to new locations. This festive service provides convenient and hassle-free travel without the stress or frustration of winter driving and full parking lots,” says Cory Shrigley, Customer Service Manager, Saskatoon Transit.
Saskatoon Transit's Route 1225 buses will display a "Jingle Bell Express" message when in service, play holiday music, and be festively decorated.
Route information:
Search Route 1225 in the Transit App or Google Maps Transit to plan a trip or consult the route schedule on Saskatoon Transit’s website or call Transit Customer Service (306.975.3100) for help with trip planning.
Jingle Bell Express riders can complete a short survey by scanning the QR code posters on the buses to have a chance to win one of five gift cards sponsored by participating malls.
Catch the holiday spirit and learn more about the Jingle Bell Express.
Bus service to The Glorious Sons
November 22, 2023 - 6:00 am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop to see The Glorious Sons at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, November 23, at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Saskatoon Transit wins CUTA Innovation Award using Preteckt’s technology to empower its bus maintenance team
November 20, 2023 - 2:00 pm
The CUTA Awards honour and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to keep transit running.
Saskatoon Transit was named the winner of the 2023 Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Innovation Award for using Preteckt’s AI-powered predictive maintenance technology to maintain its bus fleet. The award recognizes Saskatoon Transit’s excellence in using technology to make transit services more efficient.
“Keeping as many buses as possible on the road each day is critical for Saskatoon Transit to meet service demands,” says Tracey Davis, Fleet and Maintenance Manager, Saskatoon Transit. “Our enhanced preventative maintenance program with early detection predictive analysis is saving us money and increasing bus availability.”
Preteckt’s predictive software sifts through millions of data points daily to catch problems before they cause bus breakdowns and empowers technicians with the insights needed to make early repairs. Saskatoon Transit piloted this technology with Preteckt in 2021 and then implemented the AI solution for its entire fleet in late 2022.
Saskatoon Transit has not experienced service disruptions due to bus shortages since October 2022 due to intentional continuous improvement efforts, an enhanced preventative maintenance program and the partnership with Preteckt.
“Innovation happens when leaders take risks. The Saskatoon leadership team led by taking a risk and agreeing to do a pilot test with Preteckt in late 2020, which has allowed them to continue seeing amazing results. The Saskatoon Transit maintenance team continues to innovate by combining technology with continuous improvement expertise driven by AI, thus allowing them to make data-driven decisions,” said Krish Inbarajan, CEO of Preteckt and APTA Board Member.
During the award ceremony CUTA recognized this innovation with the following paragraphs:
“Canadian start-up Preteckt partnered with Saskatoon Transit to implement their artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive maintenance. This AI, initially designed for heavy-duty trucks, analyzes vast data sets and uses AI to predict issues before they disrupt service. Despite initial skepticism, Saskatoon Transit embraced the innovation under CUTA’s Transit Vision 2040 theme, demonstrating leadership in Canadian transit.
The AI seamlessly integrates with Saskatoon Transit’s existing systems, enabling early issue detection and informed repair decisions, ultimately reducing costs. Saskatoon Transit stands as Canada’s pioneer in using AI for transit vehicle maintenance. This project’s success isn’t solely attributed to technology; it requires courage, effective leadership, and resource commitment. The process involved setting pilot objectives, procuring new technology, and integrating it into continuous improvement procedures. Training played a crucial role in implementation, with ongoing efficiencies anticipated.”
The Saskatoon Transit – Preteckt partnership highlights the integration of advanced technology, which will be essential to providing reliable, safe and efficient transportation services for a city that is planning for continued growth.