Flexi Public Transportation will begin operating under a new fare structure on July 6, 2026.
Fares vary depending on the passenger category. Single-ride tickets, 10-ride passes and monthly passes are available to meet a variety of travel needs. Please refer to the Fare Schedule for complete pricing information.
| Category | Single Ticket |
10 Ticket Booklet |
Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5 | $40 | $90 |
| Child (12 years and under) | Free | Free | Free |
| Student (13 to 18 years old) or holder of a valid student card | $3 | $20 | $70 |
| 65 years and older | $3 | $20 | $70 |
Yes. Discounted fares are available for eligible passenger categories.
| Category | Single Ticket |
10 Ticket Booklet |
Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5 | $40 | $90 |
| Child (12 years and under) | Free | Free | Free |
| Student (13 to 18 years old) or holder of a valid student card | $3 | $20 | $70 |
| 65 years and older | $3 | $20 | $70 |
A single-ride ticket is valid for one one-way trip on the Flexi transit network. If your trip requires a transfer between two buses within the Flexi network, the transfer is included in the ticket price.
Yes. For people who use public transit regularly for work, school, or everyday travel, the monthly pass is the most cost-effective option.
When boarding, passengers must present their proof of purchase or digital pass. The pass is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. It is personal and non-transferable.
The card is issued as a punch card, depending on your purchase method.
Online purchase: The card will be provided by the driver when you take your first trip.
Cash payment: The card must be picked up at the Flexi office.
Yes. They can be used by different members of the same family or by multiple people travelling together.
Since its launch, Flexi Public Transit has enabled many residents to discover the service and incorporate it into their daily travel. Introducing fares helps ensure the long-term sustainability of the service while maintaining an accessible and affordable transportation option.
The free trial period allowed residents to discover the service and experience its benefits. Fare revenue now helps support operations while ensuring the service remains reliable and of high quality.
No. Routes, schedules, and the way the service operates remain the same.
You can purchase your tickets:
Payments can be made using a contactless debit or credit card, or cash. If you are paying on the bus, you must have the exact fare, as drivers do not carry change
Yes. Monthly passes and 10-ride passes will be available for purchase before the new fare structure takes effect on July 6, 2026.
Yes. Single-ride tickets can be purchased directly on the bus. Payment can be made using a contactless debit or credit card or cash. If you are paying with cash, you must have the exact fare, as drivers do not carry change.
No. Only single-ride tickets are available for purchase on board the bus.
Yes. Single-ride tickets and 10-ride passes make great gifts and may be purchased for someone else.
No. At this time, tickets and passes can only be purchased through the Flexi office, the Blaise Transit platform, by phone, or on board the bus (single-ride tickets only).
The Flexi Public Transit team is here to help. Contact us by phone at 506-616-1616 or by email at info@flexipeninsuleacadienne.ca.
You can book your trip in several ways:
Through the Blaise Transit mobile app;
Online at ride.blaisetransit.com;
By phone at 506-616-1616, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No, reservations are not required, but they are strongly recommended. Booking in advance helps optimize routes, ensures efficient service, and guarantees your seat on the bus.
Yes, if seats are available. However, passengers with reservations are given priority. We recommend booking your trip in advance to guarantee your seat.
The service now includes three main routes:
Caraquet, serving Village-Blanchard and Bas-Caraquet;
Shippagan, serving L’Ile-de-Lamèque ;
Tracadie, serving Saint-Isidore and Losier Settlement.
The central transfer hub in Pokemouche makes it easy to connect between these three routes when travelling between communities.
You can view the routes and all bus stops on the mobile app or online at ride.blaisetransit.com.
Yes. If you are purchasing a single-ride ticket, you can book your trip in advance and pay when you board the bus. Payment can be made using a contactless debit or credit card or cash (exact fare only).
Once a reservation has been confirmed, it cannot be modified in the app. However, you may cancel your trip at any time before your scheduled departure.
You can then submit a new reservation request. Please note that new reservations must be made at least one (1) hour before the desired departure time.
Service hours vary by route. Below is an overview of the first departures and last stops for each route:
First departure: 6:46 a.m. (UNI ATM – Tracadie/Caraquet/Shippagan Transfer Hub)
Last stop: 6:25 p.m. (UNI ATM – Tracadie/Caraquet/Shippagan Transfer Hub)
First departure: 6:34 a.m. (Shell Station)
Last stop: 6:17 p.m. (Shell Station)
First departure: 6:56 a.m. (Corner of Main Street and Park Street)
Last stop: 6:15 p.m. (Corner of Main Street and Park Street)
Flexi Public Transit operates Monday through Friday, except on certain statutory holidays.
No. You will not receive a notification when the bus arrives. However, you can track your bus in real time using the Blaise Transit app.
We recommend checking the app about five (5) minutes before your scheduled boarding time to confirm the bus’s location. If it has not yet arrived, please wait at your stop, as it should arrive shortly.
For more information about using the Blaise Transit app, visit ride.blaisetransit.com.
We strongly recommend arriving at your bus stop five (5) minutes before your scheduled boarding time.
For example, if your departure is scheduled for 7:49 a.m., please be at the bus stop by 7:44 a.m
The bus should arrive within five (5) minutes of its scheduled time. If a longer delay occurs or the schedule must be changed due to exceptional circumstances (such as severe weather or traffic accidents), passengers will be notified through the Blaise Transit app, the Flexi Public Transit Facebook page, the website, or by contacting the service dispatcher at 506.616.1616.
For operational reasons, passengers may only board or disembark at the stops they selected when making their reservation.
Flexi Public Transit will notify passengers of any service interruptions through the Blaise Transit app, its Facebook page, its website, and the automated phone message at 506.616.1616.
Please note that the stops with indoor waiting areas listed below are accessible only during the business hours of the establishments where they are located:
UNI Service Centre – 82 St. Pierre Boulevard West, Caraquet, NB
IGA – 10 St. Pierre Boulevard East, Caraquet, NB
UNI ATM – 11445 Route 11, Pokemouche, NB
Inkerman Service Station – 884 Route 113, Inkerman, NB
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you have permission to park your vehicle wherever you choose to leave it. We are not responsible for parking tickets or any inconvenience resulting from failure to comply with parking regulations.
Parking lots at locations with indoor waiting areas are reserved exclusively for customers of those establishments. Parking your vehicle there without authorization is strictly prohibited.
There is no minimum age requirement to use Flexi Public Transportation. However, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult when required.
Please refer to the Province of New Brunswick website for the current provincial laws and regulations.
Motor Vehicle Act (C-M-17) – Section 200.1(6)
Seat Belt Regulation – Motor Vehicle Act (83-163) – Regulation 2007-76
Flexi Public Transportation does not provide child booster seats. Parents or guardians are responsible for bringing their own booster seat when required.
Passengers may travel with bags and other personal items that they can carry themselves. Please ensure that your belongings do not block the aisle or occupy an additional seat.
Flexi Public Transportation operates according to a fixed schedule.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date service hours and schedules.
A lightweight, compact stroller is permitted on the bus. It must be folded before boarding.
For safety reasons, drivers are not permitted to make stops other than those scheduled in advance by the service. If you are not at your designated pickup location or are not there at the agreed-upon time, the vehicle will not stop.
Please notify the driver immediately. The driver will be able to stop the vehicle and assess the seriousness of the situation. If necessary, they will contact the appropriate emergency services.
Lost items will be brought to the APRSC (Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission) head office, located at 220 Boulevard Saint-Pierre Ouest, Door 5, Caraquet, where they may be claimed.
Please note that Flexi Public Transportation is not responsible for any items that are lost or left behind in its vehicles.
