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Brampton Transit Service Impacts as a Result of Potential Strike by ATU Local 1573

ATU Update

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1573 filed a no board report with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

This places ATU Local 1573 in a legal strike position as of 12:01 am on Friday, ​May 23, 2025. I​n the event of a strike, all Brampton Transit services will be temporarily stopped and no buses will be running. The public is encouraged to plan alternative travel arrangements.

The City of Brampton remains committed to negotiating a fair, multi-year agreement that acknowledges the contributions of ATU Local 1573 employees and their dedication to maintaining and operating our frontline Brampton Transit services, while ensuring fiscal responsibility for Brampton’s residents.

In the event of a strike, all Brampton Transit services will be temporarily stopped. During a strike it is recommended residents make a​lternate travel plans.

The City of Brampton and ATU Local 1573 representatives remain committed to reaching an agreement to avoid a strike.

For updated information on Brampton Transit Services, please follow @Brampton Transit on X​.​

Visit the GO Transit website​

Brampton Transit riders travelling to and from a GO Train station pay $0 when presenting a valid Proof of Payment (POP) ticket, a PRESTO card or the contactless credit card that was used at the start of their journey. PRESTO card holders are also eligible to transfer from Brampton Transit to GO Transit bus service. Some conditions apply:

  • GO e-Tickets are NOT eligible for the One Fare rate.​
  • GO day paper passes will only be accepted when they are from the current date.
  • GO single-ride paper tickets will only be accepted when travelling from a GO Train Station. Tickets must have the current date and time cancellation from the connecting GO Train or Bus trip.
  • One Fare​ will automatically be calculated on a PRESTO card.
When using a Contactless Credit Card or Debit Card to transfer between GO Transit and Brampton Transit, please tap the same card, phone or watch that you started your journey with. Applicable fares or transfers are automatically calculated by the device. A paper transfer will not be issued.

Eligible GO Train stations and services:

  • Mount Pleasant GO Station (ZONE 34)
  • Downtown Brampton GO Station (ZONE 33)
  • Bramalea GO Station – Steeles & Bramalea (ZONE 32)
  • Malton GO Station (ZONE 31)
  • Lisgar GO Station (ZONE 23)
  • GO York University Hwy 407 bus service - only at Bramalea GO Station

When you board a Brampton Transit bus and present the Bus Operator with a valid GO ticket or day pass, you'll be eligible to receive a transfer.

GO e-Tickets, GO Transit Group Passes and GO Transit Photo ID Employee Passes will not be accepted.

For more information, please refer to the transfer policy details above.

Visit the York Region Transit website​​
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501/501A Züm Queen & Viva orange

  • YRT mobile tickets (purchased through the YRT Pay or Transit apps)​ and transfers are accepted on 501/501A Züm Queen for customers boarding between The Gore Road and York University
  • Valid Brampton Transit paper or PRESTO transfers are accepted as proof of payment on Viva orange
  • Customers boarding 501/501A Züm Queen must present their paper transfers to the operator or tap their PRESTO card at the time of boarding
  • For customers boarding Viva orange, paper transfers should be kept as proof of payment (to show to Enforcement Officers if/when required)​
  • Current YRT cash fare is applicable when boarding Brampton Transit in York Region, east of Highway 50
  • Current Brampton Transit fare is applicable when boarding in the City of Brampton, west of Highway 50
  • Customers using a PRESTO card may tap it on the fare payment device. Applicable fare or transfers are automatically calculated by the device.

Brampton Transit customers connecting to other YRT and Viva Services

  • Brampton Transit paper transfers should be kept as proof of payment when boarding a Viva bus
  • Customers using a PRESTO card may tap it on the fare payment device. Applicable fare or transfers are automatically calculated by the device
  • When using a contactless credit or debit card to transfer between Brampton Transit and YRT, please tap the same card, phone or watch that you started your journey with. Applicable fares or transfers are automatically calculated by the device. A paper transfer will not be issued.

For information on YRT services, visit www.yrt.ca

YRT customers transferring to other Brampton Transit Services

  • All valid YRT fare media including mobile tickets (purchased through the YRT Pay or Transit apps) and paper transfers are accepted as fare ONLY at connection points from The Gore Road to Interchange Way, and at York University
  • Customers wishing to travel within Brampton must present their valid YRT paper transfer to the operator upon boarding
  • Customers using a PRESTO card may tap it on the fare payment device. Applicable fare or transfers are automatically calculated by the device

  • When using a Contactless Credit Card or Debit Card to transfer between YRT and Brampton Transit, please tap the same card, phone or watch that you started your journey with. Applicable fares or transfers are automatically calculated by the device. A paper transfer will not be issued.

For more information, please refer to the transfer policy details above.​

Visit the Milton Transit website

  • PRESTO using customers boarding Milton Transit may ride by showing their valid PRESTO card and verbally declaring the transfer from Brampton Transit.
    • ​​​Customers will be provided with a paper Milton Transit transfer.
  • Contactless payment customers boarding Milton Transit must show proof of payment (via mobile wallet or PRESTO app) and verbally declaring the transfer from Brampton Transit.
    • ​Customers will be provided with a Milton Transit transfer.
  • Cash-paying customers boarding Milton Transit must show a printed transfer ticket as their valid fare.
    • ​The transfer shall be honoured on Milton Transit for the duration of the transfer window.
  • Brampton Transit will accept valid Milton Transit paper transfers
Connect with Milton Transit at the following locations:
  • Winston Churchill - Züm Steeles Station Stop Westbound #3693
  • ​Lisgar GO Station