Update — Monday, June 22, 6:53 a.m.: Brampton Transit is reopening customer-service counters in three terminals, starting June 22.
Update — Sunday, June 14, 2:30 p.m.: BT is restoring some of its regular service, starting Monday, June 15.
Update — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.: Brampton Transit increases service along 11 routes, starting Monday, May 4.
Update — Saturday, April 25, 12:53 p.m.: Brampton Transit is closing customer-service counters in terminals, starting Monday, April 27.
Update — Thursday, April 16, 2:19 p.m.: BT is restoring Monday-to-Friday service along three routes, starting Friday, April 17.
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, while making sure it’s serving its community safely, Brampton Transit is further decreasing its services. Fewer passengers are riding buses due to social-distancing practices and temporary unemployment during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Starting Monday, April 13, most BT buses operate with “enhanced” Sunday schedules Mondays to Saturdays. Starting Sunday, April 19, buses along most routes operate with regular Sunday schedules. BT is also cancelling all service along several routes.
^ (Click to enlarge.) Map of revised Monday-to-Friday service, starting Monday, April 13 and continuing until further notice. Grey indicates Brampton Transit routes temporarily without service or routes with service from other transit agencies.
Brampton Transit is adjusting the schedules — with buses mostly operating with Sunday schedules every day — along these routes:
- 1 Queen;
- 2 Main;
- 3 / 3A Chinguacousy;
- 4 / 4A McLaughlin;
- 5 Bovaird;
- 6 James Potter;
- 7 Kennedy;
- 8 Centre;
- 9 Vodden;
- 10 South Industrial;
- 11 / 11A Steeles;
- 14 / 14A Torbram;
- 15 Bramalea;
- 18 Dixie;
- 20 / 20A East Industrial;
- 23 Sandalwood;
- 26 Mount Pleasant;
- 29 Williams;
- 30 Airport Road;
- 31 McVean;
- 50 Gore Road;
- 51 Hereford;
- 53 Ray Lawson;
- 56 Kingknoll;
- 60 Mississauga Road;
- 115 Airport express;
- 501A Züm Queen;
- 502 Züm Main; and
- 511 / 511A Züm Steeles.
BT continues to serve two routes that don’t usually operate Sundays. Buses operate with reduced schedules along these routes Mondays to Fridays:
BT is cancelling all service along these routes every day:
- 1A Queen (1 Queen still available);
- 5A Bovaird (5 Bovaird still available);
- 8 Centre;
- 9 Vodden;
- 12 Grenoble;
- 13 Avondale;
- 15A Bramalea (15 Bramalea still available);
- 16 Southgate;
- 17 Howden;
- 18B Dixie (18 Dixie still available);
- 19 Fernforest;
- 21 Heart Lake;
- 24 Van Kirk;
- 25 Edenbrook;
- 27 Robert Parkinson;
- 28 Wanless;
- 29A Williams (29 Williams still available);
- 32 Father Tobin;
- 33 Peter Robertson;
- 35 Clarkway;
- 36 Gardenbrooke;
- 40 Central Industrial;
- 52 McMurchy;
- 54 County Court;
- 55 Elbern Markell;
- 57 Charolais;
- 81 Mayfield West;
- 92 Bramalea GO;
- 104 Chinguacousy express;
- 185 Dixie express;
- 199 UTM express;
- 200 series iRide high-school special routes (200 - 217);
- 501 / 501C Züm Queen (501A Züm Queen still available); and
- 505 Züm Bovaird; and
- 561 Züm Queen West.
BT is cancelling “midday” (from about 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. every day) and “evening” (after about 7 p.m.) service along these routes:
BT is cancelling “evening” (after about 7 p.m.) service along this route:
- 60 Mississauga Road.
BT is cancelling service along this route Saturdays and Sundays:
- 60 Mississauga Road.
BT is cancelling service along these routes Sundays:
BT may assign Züm articulated buses to add extra service along these routes:
^ Temporary Brampton Transit service and frequency guide, starting Friday, April 17.
Previous Transit Toronto posts outlining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Brampton Transit services:
115 Airport express
Regular Sunday schedule, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops along the route every 30 minutes all day.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Bramalea Terminal at 4:56 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 1 at 5:30 a.m.
30 Airport Road
Enhanced Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first northbound bus leaves Westwood Square Terminal at 5:05 a.m.
- The first southbound bus leaves AMB Distribution Centre at 4:46 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 15 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods.
Monday-to-Friday schedule includes regular service to and from the AMB / Legacy Warehouse
13 Avondale
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Saturday, April 11 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
5 Bovaird (via Goreway)
- Enhanced Sunday schedule
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first eastbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant GO Station at 5 a.m.
- The first westbound bus leaves Westwood Square Terminal at 6 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 15 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods.
5A Bovaird (via Airport Road)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
15 Bramalea (Inspire)
Regular Sunday schedule, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops along the route every 30 minutes all day. + BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Bramalea Road / Inspire Boulevard at 4:53 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Telford Way / Tranmere Drive at 5:46 a.m.
- BT may operate Züm articulated buses along the route.
15A Bramalea (Countryside - Bramalea GO Station)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
92 Bramalea GO shuttle
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Thursday, April 9 is the last day until further notice that buses operated along the route.
40 Central Industrial
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
8 Centre
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
(Updated — Thursday, April 16, 2:19 p.m.) BT is restoring Monday-to-Friday service along the route, starting Friday, April 17.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes Saturday service along the route, starting Saturday, May 9.
57 Charolais
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
4 / 4A Chinguacousy
Regular Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant GO Station at 4:55 a.m.
- The first northbound bus leaves Brampton Gateway Terminal at 5:40 a.m.
- BT operates extra southbound buses during morning peak periods, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops along the route about every 10 minutes.
BT operates extra northbound buses during afternoon peak periods, with buses serving passengers at stops along the route about every 7 minutes.
BT may operate Züm articulated buses along the route.
104 Chinguacousy express
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the route.
35 Clarkway
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
54 County Court
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
18 Dixie (Inspire - Meyerside)
- Enhanced Sunday schedule
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Dixie Road / Inspire Boulevard at 5:05 a.m.
- The first northbound bus leaves Dixie Road / Meyerside Drive l at 4:48 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 15 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods.
- BT may operate Züm articulated buses along the route.
18B Dixie (Trinity Common - Bramalea)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
185 Dixie express
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
20 East Industrial
Mondays to Fridays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 50 minutes.
- The first eastbound bus leaves Bramalea Terminal at 5:20 a.m.; and
The first westbound bus leaves Driver Road / Airport Road at 5:49 a.m.
No Saturday or Sunday service.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes service along the 20A branch of the route, starting Monday, May 4.
25 Edenbrook
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the route.
55 Elbern Markel
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the route.
32 Father Tobin
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
19 Fernforest
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
36 Gardenbrooke
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
50 Gore Road (Gore Meadows)
Regular Sunday schedule, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops along the route every 30 minutes all day.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Gore Meadows Community Centre at 4:55 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Humber College Terminal at 5:35 a.m.
50A Gore Road (Squire Ellis)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
12 Grenoble
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
21 Heart Lake
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
51 Hereford
New schedule.
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers hourly during morning and afternoon peaks.
- The first eastbound bus leaves Hereford Street / Steeles Avenue West at 5:31 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Brampton Gateway Terminal at 5 a.m.
- No midday or evening service.
- No Sunday service.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes midday service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
17 Howden
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
6 James Potter
New schedule.
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers every 65 minutes all day.
- The first southbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant Village at 5:05 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Hurontario / Highway 407 Park and Ride carpool lot at 5:41 a.m.
- No Sunday service.
7 Kennedy
Enhanced Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Mayfield Road / Hurontario Street at 5:33 a.m.
- The first westbound bus leaves Hurontario Street / Courtneypark Drive at 5:35 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 15 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods.
- BT may operate Züm articulated buses along the route.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT increases the frequency of Monday-to-Friday rush-hour service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
56 Kingknoll
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 40 minutes all day.
- First morning bus leaves Brampton Gateway Terminal at 5:20 a.m.
- No Sunday service.
2 Main
Regular Sunday schedule, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops along the route every 30 minutes all day.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Heart Lake Terminal at 5:02 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Hurontario / Highway 407 Park and Ride carpool lot at 5:49 a.m.
81 Mayfield West
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
3 / 3A McLaughlin
Regular Sunday schedule, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops along the route every 30 minutes all day.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Heart Lake Terminal at 5:30 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Brampton Gateway Terminal at 5:44 a.m.
52 McMurchy
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
(Updated — Thursday, April 16, 2:19 p.m.) BT is restoring Monday-to-Friday service along the route, starting Friday, April 17.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes Saturday, Sunday and holiday service along the route, starting Saturday, May 9.
31 McVean
New schedule.
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers every 65 minutes during morning and afternoon peaks.
- The first eastbound bus leaves Hereford Street / Steeles Avenue West at 5:31 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Brampton Gateway Terminal at 5 a.m.
- No midday or evening service.
- No Sunday service.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes midday service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
60 Mississauga Road
New schedule.
- Mondays to Fridays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers every 65 minutes during morning and afternoon peaks.
- The first southbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant GO Station at 5:45 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Derry Road West / Financial Drive at 6:19 a.m.
- No midday or evening service.
- No Saturday or Sunday service.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes midday service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
26 Mount Pleasant
New schedule.
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers every 35 minutes all day
- The first southbound bus leaves Clockwork Drive / Chinguacousy Road at 5:58 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant Village at 5:40 a.m.
- No Sunday service.
33 Peter Robertson
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Saturday, April 11 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
1 Queen (Mount Pleasant GO Station - Highway 50)
Enhanced Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first eastbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant GO Station at 5:20 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Queen Street East / Highway 50 at 5 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up buses at stops along the route every 15 minutes during morning peak.
- Buses serve passengers at stops every 30 minutes during afternoon peak.
1A Queen (Chinguacousy - Airport Road)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
53 Ray Lawson
New schedule.
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers hourly all day.
- The first eastbound bus leaves James Potter Road / Charolais Boulevard at 5:13 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Brampton Gateway Terminal at 4:36 a.m.
- No Sunday service.
27 Robert Parkinson
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Saturday, April 11 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
23 Sandalwood
Regular Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first eastbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant Village Terminal at 5 a.m.
- The first westbound bus leaves Queen Street East / Highway 50 at 5:15 a.m.
16 Southgate
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
10 South Industrial
Mondays to Fridays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 50 minutes.
- The first southbound bus leaves Bramalea Terminal at 5:25 a.m.; and
The first westbound bus leaves Turner Fenton Secondary School at 5:48 a.m.
No Saturday or Sunday service.
11 / 11A Steeles
Enhanced Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first eastbound bus leaves Lisgar GO Station at 4:50 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Humber College Terminal at 5:25 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up buses at stops along the route hourly west of Brampton Gateway Terminal; and
- Buses serve passengers at stops along the route every 30 minutes east of Brampton Gateway Terminal.
- Even more extra route 11 service early mornings between Humber College, Brampton Gateway Terminal and Lisgar GO Station.
Monday-to-Friday schedule includes regular service to and from Maple Lodge Farms.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT increases the frequency of Monday-to-Friday rush-hour service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
14 / 14A Torbram
Enhanced Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Torbram Road / Father Tobin Road at 4:50 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Westwood Square Terminal at 5:30 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 15 minutes during morning peak; and
- Buses serve passengers at stops every 30 minutes during afternoon peaks.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT increases the frequency of Monday-to-Friday rush-hour service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
199 UTM express
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
24 Van Kirk
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
9 Vodden
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
(Updated — Thursday, April 16, 2:19 p.m.) BT is restoring Monday-to-Friday service along the route, starting Friday, April 17.
28 Wanless
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Thursday, April 9 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
29 Williams
New schedule.
- Mondays to Saturdays: Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 45 minutes during peak periods.
- The first eastbound bus leaves Mount Pleasant GO Station at 5 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Goreway Drive / Queen Street East at 5:48 a.m.
- No midday or evening service.
- No Sunday service.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT resumes midday service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
505 Züm Bovaird
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the route. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the route.
502 Züm Main
Enhanced Sunday schedule.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first southbound bus leaves Sandalwood Loop at 4:46 a.m.; and
- The first northbound bus leaves Mississauga City Centre Terminal at 5:30 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 10 minutes during morning peak; and
- Buses serve passengers at stops every 12 minutes during afternoon peak.
501 Züm Queen (Downtown Brampton - Vaughan Metropolitan Centre via Highway 7)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along the branch. Sunday, April 12 is the last day until further notice that buses operate along the branch.
501A Züm Queen (Downtown Brampton - York University via Highway 407)
New schedule.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 15 minutes during peak periods.
- The first eastbound bus leaves Downtown Brampton Terminal at 4:30 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves York University’s Keele campus at 5:25 a.m.
- Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops along the route every 20 minutes midday and evenings.
501C Züm Queen (Bramalea Terminal - York University via Highway 407)
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this branch of route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the branch.
561 Züm Queen West
BT is temporarily cancelling service along this route. Friday, March 20 was the last day until further notice that buses operated along the route.
511 / 511A Züm Steeles
Enhanced 511A Sunday schedule east of Brampton Gateway Terminal, with buses dropping off or picking up passengers at stops every 20 minutes all day.
- BT is adding extra service early mornings:
- The first eastbound bus leaves Lisgar GO Station at 5:30 a.m.; and
- The first westbound bus leaves Humber College Terminal at 5 a.m.
Extra early morning and afternoon trips between Humber College, Brampton Gateway Terminal and Lisgar GO Station.
(Updated — Saturday, May 2, 6:02 p.m.) BT increases the frequency of Monday-to-Friday midday service along the route, starting Monday, May 4.
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