Checked
Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares in Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Transit Cape Breton’s Access-A-Bus is specialized transit for eligible residents who cannot use regular transit. Registration is required, and the service covers communities throughout CBRM.
Key information
Transit Cape Breton’s Access-A-Bus is specialized transit for eligible residents who cannot use regular transit. Registration is required, and the service covers communities throughout CBRM.
On this page
Who and where it serves
Access-A-Bus is for residents unable to use the conventional system. Register before using it. A mobility need should be discussed through the application process rather than assuming any passenger can book without approval.
The service is available throughout CBRM communities. That boundary does not automatically extend to the entire island or neighboring municipalities. Trips can be for social visits, work, shopping and recreation as well as medical appointments.
Sources: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Service and telephone hours
The posted travel hours are Monday to Saturday 7 am to 10 pm and Sunday 9 am to 7 pm. Booking and eligibility questions use 902-539-4336, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm.
The telephone office hours are not the bus travel hours. The overview does not publish an advance-booking cutoff, companion policy or holiday schedule. Ask staff for the rules that apply to the planned trip.
Sources: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Distance fares
The listed fare is $1.75 below 15 km, $3.50 for 15 to 30 km and $5.25 for 30 to 45 km. The maximum one-way charge is $6.50, and the monthly pass is $66.
Do not assume a return is included in the one-way figure or invent a fare for an exact boundary case. Confirm the measured trip distance and applicable band while booking.
Sources: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Under 15 km | $1.75 |
| 15–30 km | $3.50 |
| 30–45 km | $5.25 |
| Maximum one-way | $6.50 |
| Monthly pass | $66 |
| Travel hours | Mon–Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–7 pm |
Sources: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Compare the numbers
- Under 15 km1.75 CAD one-way
- 15–30 km3.5 CAD one-way
- 30–45 km5.25 CAD one-way
Sources: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
What to do next
- Ask about eligibility
Call during the weekday office hours.
- Register and plan
Confirm trip coverage and booking rules.
- Confirm fare
Check distance band and whether a return is separately booked.
Sources: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
10 useful questions
Can any rider use Access-A-Bus without registering?
No. Eligible residents must register.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Who is the service intended for?
Residents unable to use conventional transit.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Does it serve all Cape Breton Island municipalities?
The published coverage is communities throughout CBRM, not the whole island.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Is it only for medical appointments?
No. Social, work, shopping and recreation trips are included in the purpose.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
What are Monday-to-Saturday travel hours?
7 am to 10 pm.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
What are Sunday travel hours?
9 am to 7 pm.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
When can I phone about eligibility?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
What number handles registration questions?
902-539-4336.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
What is the listed maximum one-way fare?
$6.50.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
What does the monthly pass cost?
$66.
Source: Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Access-A-Bus eligibility and fares
Official information and forms
This guide covers Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It does not cover every municipality on Cape Breton Island. Provincial responsibilities and other operators are identified separately. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.