# HFXGO Transit Passes — Buy Halifax Transit fares now

> Mobile ticketing and passes for Halifax Transit buses and ferries. (iPhone/iPad app by Halifax Regional Municipality.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfxgo-transit-passes/id6467422156 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Halifax Regional Municipality](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012998668)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 74 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Catalan, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, Romanian, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfxgo-transit-passes/id6467422156/reviews.md

## What is HFXGO Transit Passes?

With HFXGO, your phone becomes your ticket or pass to Halifax Transit buses and ferries!

Don't worry about having exact change or where to be Halifax Transit tickets and passes ever again with HFXGO you can:

• Select from a variety of Halifax Transit tickets and passes
• Purchase fare quickly and easily using your credit or debit card. 
• on your smartphone for future use.
• Activate your ticket or pass as you board the bus or ferry - transfers included!

## Key features

- Buy Halifax Transit tickets and passes
- Pay with credit or debit card
- Store fares on smartphone
- Activate tickets/passes on board
- Transfers included

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfxgo-transit-passes/id6467422156/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Perfect when visiting HFX

*2026-07-14, version 8.2.240*

If you’re visiting Halifax and want to take the bus, this app is perfect! Easy to use and works seamlessly on the bus. Payment via apple pay keeps CC info secure. Would be nice to have bus schedules but I was able to use Apple Maps and Google Maps for that.

### 1/5 — Device Switch Limits

*2026-06-21, version 8.2.240*

Switch limits are silly, if my device dies and I need to log in through another phone and then switch back to my phone, then I’ve used 2 of the 3 switches. For your safety it says.

### 3/5 — Good and bad

*2026-06-10, version 8.2.240*

I want to know how many passes I have without counting. Bring that feature back please. 
Ticket functions work well. I never have problems

### 2/5 — Latest update

*2026-06-03, version 8.2.240*

The latest update has not improved the UX. On opening the app, if the user does not carry a monetary balance, the user is told they have insufficient funds. This is extremely misleading, I have multiple pre-purchased tickets, so any message about funds is irrelevant.  Only if the user is in the process of purchasing tickets is that message relevant.

### 4/5 — New Update Gripes

*2026-06-03, version 8.2.240*

The new update makes a lot of needed UI changes, and that’s appreciated. As well, this is the first time that the Apple Pay option has actually worked. 

However, a pop-up warning me about low funds isn’t useful as I do not use the wallet feature, and never will. (Maybe create a setting to enable wallet funds reminders if it is helpful for others) 

Finally, a feedback button would be great for issues like this.

### 2/5 — More of a money grab

*2026-06-03, version 8.2.240*

What about this app is simpler to use?  The UI is much less intuitive and the app tries to get me to put money in every time I open it. 

HFXGO is now more difficult to use, not simpler.

### 1/5 — Worse than ever, now

*2026-05-27, version 8.2.240*

No active passes shown without several refreshes. A list of passes is counterintuitive, in any case—one needs a button, front-and-centre, that allows immediate access to an active pass. Inactive passes shouldn’t be seen at all. 

Just horrendous UI/usability.

### 4/5 — Suggestion

*2026-05-09, version 7.8.36*

An Apple Watch version of the app would be nice, if you have the app on your phone.

### 5/5 — Super

*2026-04-16, version 7.8.36*

Vraiment bonne app, tu dois activer ton compte avec ton email. Ensuite tu peux acheter des billets à 3$ qui dure 2h dans n’importe quelle direction, bateau et bus inclus. Tu peux acheter tes billets d’avance et les activer seulement avant de t’en servir. On devrait avoir ce système à Montréal, vraiment génial.

### 1/5 — Rarely works

*2025-11-25, version 7.8.36*

This app is so bad. I wish I could give no stars. It rarely works and my money and tickets are trapped in it.

## Frequently asked questions about HFXGO Transit Passes

### What is HFXGO Transit Passes?

HFXGO Transit Passes is a mobile application that allows you to purchase and store Halifax Transit tickets and passes directly on your smartphone. It eliminates the need for exact change or physical tickets, making your transit experience more convenient.

### How do I purchase fares with HFXGO?

You can select from a variety of Halifax Transit tickets and passes within the app and purchase them quickly and easily using your credit or debit card. Once purchased, the fare is stored on your smartphone for future use.

### How do I use my purchased fare?

When you board a Halifax Transit bus or ferry, you can activate your ticket or pass directly from your smartphone. This process is simple and ensures you have a valid fare for your journey, with transfers automatically included.

### Is HFXGO Transit Passes free to use?

Yes, the HFXGO Transit Passes application itself is free to download and use. You only pay for the cost of the Halifax Transit tickets or passes you purchase through the app.

### What devices is HFXGO Transit Passes compatible with?

The app is designed to function on smartphones, allowing you to store and activate your transit fares digitally. Specific operating system requirements are typically found in the app store listing.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 8.2.240 — 2026-05-26

We’ve redesigned HFXGO Transit Passes to make travel simpler and faster.

What’s new
A cleaner, more modern design
The Ticket Wallet now appears on the home screen for quick access to active tickets
A dedicated Notifications page for important updates
Improved accessibility and performance

Your login details, active tickets, saved payment methods, and balance remain unchanged.

Download the latest version to get started.

### 7.8.36 — 2025-07-31

Update to improve compliance for security

### 7.8.22 — 2024-07-19

- icon resize
- Apple Pay

### 7.8.16 — 2023-11-02

No release notes.

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