Regina Transit fares go up today. Here’s what you need to know.

Electric City Bus near Victoria Park. (CTV News/Gareth Dillistone)

Fares for Regina Transit increased today, with several other changes implemented for bus riders.

For single rides paid electronically on the Umo app, or by debit or credit cards, fares have increased from $2.90 to $3.20.

A $5 card fee will also now be applied to new Umo cards.

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For those choosing to pay cash, single rides are $3.50, up from $3.25, and paper transfers will no longer be accepted. For those paying electronically, the transfer will automatically be applied.

An adult 31-day pass has gone up from $88 to $97. Youth 31-day passes, which were previously $60, have gone up to $66.

Ten adult rides, previously priced at $29, has gone up to $32, and 10 youth rides have gone up from $24.50 to $27.

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Affordability programs for transit riders are available for those who need assistance.

Affordable 31-day adult passes have gone up from $71 to $78, and affordable 31-day youth passes have gone up from $48 to $53.

According to the City of Regina, transit fares last increased in 2017 and remain similar to other cities of comparable size.

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With the fare increases, the City of Regina says it expects to generate about $585,000 annually.

The fare increases were approved in the 2026-2027 budget process.