Kings Transit Authority
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Reminder: Operators will not sell tickets and passes on buses starting March 1st.
Buy tickets and passes at our depot in New Minas, our many ticket agents, digitally through the Hotspot App, and exact change!
For a full list of agents or links to download Hotspot visit: www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/
Buy tickets and passes at our depot in New Minas, our many ticket agents, digitally through the Hotspot App, and exact change!
For a full list of agents or links to download Hotspot visit: www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Reminder: Operators will not sell tickets and passes on buses starting March 1st.
Buy tickets and passes at our depot in New Minas, our many ticket agents, digitally through the Hotspot App, and exact change!
For a full list of agents or links to download Hotspot visit: www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/
Buy tickets and passes at our depot in New Minas, our many ticket agents, digitally through the Hotspot App, and exact change!
For a full list of agents or links to download Hotspot visit: www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/
We’ve partnered with our friends at the AVRL to make free period products available to anyone that rides the bus or visits our New Minas depot.
As they say, free period products provide access for everyone! Find what you (or someone you love) need at any branch of your local library as well!
As they say, free period products provide access for everyone! Find what you (or someone you love) need at any branch of your local library as well!
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
We’ve partnered with our friends at the AVRL to make free period products available to anyone that rides the bus or visits our New Minas depot.
As they say, free period products provide access for everyone! Find what you (or someone you love) need at any branch of your local library as well!
As they say, free period products provide access for everyone! Find what you (or someone you love) need at any branch of your local library as well!
Heritage Day is coming, and Kings Transit is trying something new!
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 (a holiday we are usually closed for) buses will operate on a “Saturday Schedule” from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 (a holiday we are usually closed for) buses will operate on a “Saturday Schedule” from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Heritage Day is coming, and Kings Transit is trying something new!
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 (a holiday we are usually closed for) buses will operate on a “Saturday Schedule” from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 (a holiday we are usually closed for) buses will operate on a “Saturday Schedule” from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
Starting March 1st, 2026, Operators will no longer sell monthly passes or tickets on Kings Transit Buses.
Visit www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/ to download digital tickets or see a full list of ticket agents.
Visit www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/ to download digital tickets or see a full list of ticket agents.
January 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Starting March 1st, 2026, Operators will no longer sell monthly passes or tickets on Kings Transit Buses.
Visit www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/ to download digital tickets or see a full list of ticket agents.
Visit www.kbus.ca/buy-tickets/ to download digital tickets or see a full list of ticket agents.
Winter Weather Reminder
Stay prepared checking updates on socials or www.kbus.ca.
• Delayed start times
• Early service closures
• General delays and other info
Be prepared by dressing warm and adding extra time for your journey
Stay prepared checking updates on socials or www.kbus.ca.
• Delayed start times
• Early service closures
• General delays and other info
Be prepared by dressing warm and adding extra time for your journey
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Winter Weather Reminder
Stay prepared checking updates on socials or www.kbus.ca.
• Delayed start times
• Early service closures
• General delays and other info
Be prepared by dressing warm and adding extra time for your journey
Stay prepared checking updates on socials or www.kbus.ca.
• Delayed start times
• Early service closures
• General delays and other info
Be prepared by dressing warm and adding extra time for your journey
How are we doing? Take our short survey and let us know! We've improved the format, so it should be accessible to anyone with internet.
www.kbus.ca/feedback
www.kbus.ca/feedback
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
How are we doing? Take our short survey and let us know! We've improved the format, so it should be accessible to anyone with internet.
www.kbus.ca/feedback
www.kbus.ca/feedback
Heads up to our riders — bike racks will be coming off our buses for the winter season by December 1, 2025.
If you plan to bring your bike along for your trip, please keep this date in mind. Bike racks will return in the spring when the weather warms up.
If you plan to bring your bike along for your trip, please keep this date in mind. Bike racks will return in the spring when the weather warms up.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Heads up to our riders — bike racks will be coming off our buses for the winter season by December 1, 2025.
If you plan to bring your bike along for your trip, please keep this date in mind. Bike racks will return in the spring when the weather warms up.
If you plan to bring your bike along for your trip, please keep this date in mind. Bike racks will return in the spring when the weather warms up.
Did you know you can flag the bus?
If you're not sure where your stop is and you'd like to jump on the bus, you can wave and hop on board! (Standard fares still apply).
If it's dark outside, make sure you use a light so you're seen.
If you're not sure where your stop is and you'd like to jump on the bus, you can wave and hop on board! (Standard fares still apply).
If it's dark outside, make sure you use a light so you're seen.
October 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Did you know you can flag the bus?
If you're not sure where your stop is and you'd like to jump on the bus, you can wave and hop on board! (Standard fares still apply).
If it's dark outside, make sure you use a light so you're seen.
If you're not sure where your stop is and you'd like to jump on the bus, you can wave and hop on board! (Standard fares still apply).
If it's dark outside, make sure you use a light so you're seen.
Bus 61 is back after a major welding repair! Jenny was very happy to see it this morning!
We’re getting close to having four buses operating between Grand Pre and Greenwood again. Stayed tuned for updates!
Special thanks to the Bus Boys!
We’re getting close to having four buses operating between Grand Pre and Greenwood again. Stayed tuned for updates!
Special thanks to the Bus Boys!
October 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Bus 61 is back after a major welding repair! Jenny was very happy to see it this morning!
We’re getting close to having four buses operating between Grand Pre and Greenwood again. Stayed tuned for updates!
Special thanks to the Bus Boys!
We’re getting close to having four buses operating between Grand Pre and Greenwood again. Stayed tuned for updates!
Special thanks to the Bus Boys!
With darker mornings and evenings it’s time to let your light shine!
Please use a flashlight (or your phone' light) while at your bus stop to make sure our Operators see you in the dark.
Please use a flashlight (or your phone' light) while at your bus stop to make sure our Operators see you in the dark.
October 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
With darker mornings and evenings it’s time to let your light shine!
Please use a flashlight (or your phone' light) while at your bus stop to make sure our Operators see you in the dark.
Please use a flashlight (or your phone' light) while at your bus stop to make sure our Operators see you in the dark.
As of tonight, our Greenwood 2 Route is suspended indefinitely.
Schedule information can be found on our website: www.kbus.ca/schedule-inf... New printed schedules are available on the buses and in office.
Thank you for your continued support while we work through these challenging growing pains.
Schedule information can be found on our website: www.kbus.ca/schedule-inf... New printed schedules are available on the buses and in office.
Thank you for your continued support while we work through these challenging growing pains.
September 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
As of tonight, our Greenwood 2 Route is suspended indefinitely.
Schedule information can be found on our website: www.kbus.ca/schedule-inf... New printed schedules are available on the buses and in office.
Thank you for your continued support while we work through these challenging growing pains.
Schedule information can be found on our website: www.kbus.ca/schedule-inf... New printed schedules are available on the buses and in office.
Thank you for your continued support while we work through these challenging growing pains.
If you need extra support while travelling, your attendant can ride KTA for free with an Attendant Card.
Complete Application Form: www.kbus.ca/travelling-w... and mail or email.
Restrictions apply.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 902-678-7310.
Complete Application Form: www.kbus.ca/travelling-w... and mail or email.
Restrictions apply.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 902-678-7310.
September 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If you need extra support while travelling, your attendant can ride KTA for free with an Attendant Card.
Complete Application Form: www.kbus.ca/travelling-w... and mail or email.
Restrictions apply.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 902-678-7310.
Complete Application Form: www.kbus.ca/travelling-w... and mail or email.
Restrictions apply.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 902-678-7310.
The final full day of KTA service in the Town of Digby will be Sat, Aug 30th.
KTA will continue to serve the stop in front of Sobeys on Warwick St.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disruption this will cause for our riders.
KTA will continue to serve the stop in front of Sobeys on Warwick St.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disruption this will cause for our riders.
August 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The final full day of KTA service in the Town of Digby will be Sat, Aug 30th.
KTA will continue to serve the stop in front of Sobeys on Warwick St.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disruption this will cause for our riders.
KTA will continue to serve the stop in front of Sobeys on Warwick St.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disruption this will cause for our riders.
We’ve received some “new” used buses for our fleet! See our Facebook page for full details!
August 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’ve received some “new” used buses for our fleet! See our Facebook page for full details!
Free period products provide access for everyone!
We’re thrilled to partner with the AVRL to provide free period products in the public washrooms at Kings Transit.
We are working to provide products on the bus. Until then, every AVRL branch is fully stocked and accessible on KTA routes!
We’re thrilled to partner with the AVRL to provide free period products in the public washrooms at Kings Transit.
We are working to provide products on the bus. Until then, every AVRL branch is fully stocked and accessible on KTA routes!
August 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Free period products provide access for everyone!
We’re thrilled to partner with the AVRL to provide free period products in the public washrooms at Kings Transit.
We are working to provide products on the bus. Until then, every AVRL branch is fully stocked and accessible on KTA routes!
We’re thrilled to partner with the AVRL to provide free period products in the public washrooms at Kings Transit.
We are working to provide products on the bus. Until then, every AVRL branch is fully stocked and accessible on KTA routes!
Kings Transit became two-time "Best Float" winning champs at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition in Lawrencetown last night!
A special thanks to our dedicated team of bubble blowers and our spunky seahorse for decorating and walking in the parade! It was a wonderful event with an amazing crowd!
A special thanks to our dedicated team of bubble blowers and our spunky seahorse for decorating and walking in the parade! It was a wonderful event with an amazing crowd!
August 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kings Transit became two-time "Best Float" winning champs at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition in Lawrencetown last night!
A special thanks to our dedicated team of bubble blowers and our spunky seahorse for decorating and walking in the parade! It was a wonderful event with an amazing crowd!
A special thanks to our dedicated team of bubble blowers and our spunky seahorse for decorating and walking in the parade! It was a wonderful event with an amazing crowd!
We love that you're riding the bus!
We'd be thrilled if you could tell us how we can make the experience better for you through our new survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We'd be thrilled if you could tell us how we can make the experience better for you through our new survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We love that you're riding the bus!
We'd be thrilled if you could tell us how we can make the experience better for you through our new survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We'd be thrilled if you could tell us how we can make the experience better for you through our new survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We're on the lookout for awesome Part-Time Bus Operators!
If you've got a Class 2 or 1 license and a love for the open road (and people!), we’d love to have you on board!
To learn more send an email or resume to [email protected]
We can’t wait to meet you!
If you've got a Class 2 or 1 license and a love for the open road (and people!), we’d love to have you on board!
To learn more send an email or resume to [email protected]
We can’t wait to meet you!
August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're on the lookout for awesome Part-Time Bus Operators!
If you've got a Class 2 or 1 license and a love for the open road (and people!), we’d love to have you on board!
To learn more send an email or resume to [email protected]
We can’t wait to meet you!
If you've got a Class 2 or 1 license and a love for the open road (and people!), we’d love to have you on board!
To learn more send an email or resume to [email protected]
We can’t wait to meet you!
Dear riders,
Service into the Town of Digby will continue to operate until further notice. It is still scheduled to end.
There is a Nova Scotia Regulatory Review Board hearing scheduled at the Digby Town Hall on Thursday, August 21st at 10:30am. Please see previous post for info on the hearing.
Service into the Town of Digby will continue to operate until further notice. It is still scheduled to end.
There is a Nova Scotia Regulatory Review Board hearing scheduled at the Digby Town Hall on Thursday, August 21st at 10:30am. Please see previous post for info on the hearing.
July 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Dear riders,
Service into the Town of Digby will continue to operate until further notice. It is still scheduled to end.
There is a Nova Scotia Regulatory Review Board hearing scheduled at the Digby Town Hall on Thursday, August 21st at 10:30am. Please see previous post for info on the hearing.
Service into the Town of Digby will continue to operate until further notice. It is still scheduled to end.
There is a Nova Scotia Regulatory Review Board hearing scheduled at the Digby Town Hall on Thursday, August 21st at 10:30am. Please see previous post for info on the hearing.
Regarding service in the Town of Digby.
Notice of Public Hearing:
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Digby Town Hall, 10:30am. *may be switched to a virtual meeting*
Notice of Public Hearing:
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Digby Town Hall, 10:30am. *may be switched to a virtual meeting*
July 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Regarding service in the Town of Digby.
Notice of Public Hearing:
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Digby Town Hall, 10:30am. *may be switched to a virtual meeting*
Notice of Public Hearing:
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Digby Town Hall, 10:30am. *may be switched to a virtual meeting*
Did you know, there’s free wifi on the Kings Transit bus? Stream, surf, or work while you enjoy the ride!
July 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Did you know, there’s free wifi on the Kings Transit bus? Stream, surf, or work while you enjoy the ride!
It’s hot this summer, stay hydrated!
KTA passengers are welcome to bring drinks on the bus as long as they are in a spill proof container.
Takeout cups can spill and make sticky messes for our team, so they can’t come on the bus.
Thanks for riding with us and caring for the buses with us!
KTA passengers are welcome to bring drinks on the bus as long as they are in a spill proof container.
Takeout cups can spill and make sticky messes for our team, so they can’t come on the bus.
Thanks for riding with us and caring for the buses with us!
July 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s hot this summer, stay hydrated!
KTA passengers are welcome to bring drinks on the bus as long as they are in a spill proof container.
Takeout cups can spill and make sticky messes for our team, so they can’t come on the bus.
Thanks for riding with us and caring for the buses with us!
KTA passengers are welcome to bring drinks on the bus as long as they are in a spill proof container.
Takeout cups can spill and make sticky messes for our team, so they can’t come on the bus.
Thanks for riding with us and caring for the buses with us!
The tracking app is back!
Download TransLoc from the app or play store and see your bus in real time!
App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/trans...
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Download TransLoc from the app or play store and see your bus in real time!
App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/trans...
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
July 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The tracking app is back!
Download TransLoc from the app or play store and see your bus in real time!
App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/trans...
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Download TransLoc from the app or play store and see your bus in real time!
App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/trans...
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...