Edmonton On Demand Transit

2.8
77 reviews
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Edmonton On Demand Transit service is available 7 days a week to connect select areas of the city that don’t have a regular bus route to Edmonton’s transit network. This service is operated on behalf of the City of Edmonton by PWTransit Canada in partnership with Via Transportation.

What does on-demand mean?
It means you can get a ride when you need it. No more bus schedules and shorter wait times.

How does Edmonton On Demand Transit work?
You can book a ride on an accessible shuttle bus by using this app on a smartphone, visiting the website edmonton.ca/OnDemandTransit or calling 780-496-2400.

How do I get started?
Start by downloading the Edmonton On Demand Transit app, then create an easy account using only your name, phone number and email address. Confirm your location and input your destination to see the ride options. Then, book your ride and track it in real time. If you are calling in, provide the same information to the representative who will give you step by step instructions.

Who is driving the buses?
Professionally-trained drivers from PWTransit will operate the On Demand Transit shuttle buses.

How long will I wait?
It depends on your trip and the time of day – but wait times will be less than 30 minutes in peak times and 60 minutes in off peak times. An accurate estimate of your wait time will be provided before you book your trip. You will be able to track the vehicle location in real-time using the Edmonton On Demand Transit app.

What else is helpful to know?
If you use a wheelchair or other mobility device, have a child stroller or need access to a built-in child safety seat, it’s important to put that in your Edmonton On Demand Transit booking or mention that to the phone representative. That way, we can ensure a spot is available for you.

Why are you offering this new service?
To provide connection to the regular Edmonton transit network from areas where flexible On Demand Transit is a better fit than big bus service.
Updated on
May 1, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 5 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

2.7
75 reviews
Samuel Lim
January 18, 2024
Last update seems to have broken things. All this week on my commute home, when I booked trips, it would get hung up and then go back to booking screen, where I don't see my booked trip. When I try to book a trip again, it says I can't as I've already booked a trip for that time slot. It's only after I called the call centre where after a while, I get to finally see my booked trip. The app is pretty bad. I like the drivers (except one guy that never wears seatbelts), but you need to FIX this.
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Marisse Laco
April 29, 2024
I HATE THIS APP! the sheer amount of stress and annoyance I've felt from the app after a tiring day is INCREDIBLE. Not only has it glitched and shown the wrong time, but also shown the wrong bus number, but also been extremely predictable in being unpredictable. I was left waiting for a bus that said "5 mins away" to be left waiting for 20! This ANNOYING WASTE OF MONEY APP is the only way I can go home so having to waste energy and time on an app that barely functions is infuriating! Do better
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Angelic Tune
January 19, 2024
Buggy and not efficient at all. I only use on demand as the closest bus stop is a 13 minute walk and this app constantly glitches, for example, I keep booking a bus and it shows I haven't booked any after I book it and then when I go to book another it says I have one booked but I DONT? It's extremely annoying, I've been late to multiple places because of this glitchy app, I don't recommend it. Wish there was an easier solution and another app.
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