Christmas/Holiday Service

Metrobus On Demand available Dec 25th, 26th & Jan 1st

Metrobus On Demand bus This year, we will be piloting a limited On Demand service that will operate from approximately 12:00p - 8:00p on December 25th, 26th and January 1st.

Rides are available within the St. John's service area and must be pre-booked (reserved) using our On Demand app or by calling (709) 722-9400. Rides are limited and our regular fixed routes will not be operating on these days. Ride reservations for December 25th, 26th and January 1st can be made starting December 10th up to and including December 22nd.

Download the Metrobus On Demand app to reserve your ride starting December 10th, 2025

To learn how Metrobus On Demand works, please click here...

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Metrobus On Demand app in the App Store

Metrobus On Demand app on Google Play

Christmas Service Schedule

DATESERVICE DETAILS
December 24Service terminates at 6:00 PM
December 25Limited On Demand service available (see above)
December 26Limited On Demand service available (see above)
December 27 to 30Regular service
December 31Service terminates at 6:00 PM
January 1Limited On Demand service available
January 2Regular service resumes
Routes 13, 24 and 26 will not be operating from December 15th, 2025 to January 2, 2026. Service will resume on these routes on January 5, 2026.

Christmas Eve/New Year's Eve Finishing Times

ROUTEFINISH TIMELOCATION*
1-16:40 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
1-26:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
1-36:25 PMUniversity Centre
1-46:00 PMThe Village
1-56:05 PMUniversity Centre
2-16:15 PMAvalon Mall
2-26:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
2-36:50 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
2-46:50 PMAvalon Mall
2-56:30 PMThe Village
2-66:30 PMAvalon Mall
2-76:00 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
2-86:00 PMAvalon Mall
3-16:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
3-26:43 PMTorbay Road Mall
3-36:13 PMTorbay Road Mall
3-46:20 PMTorbay Road Mall
3-56:35 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
3-65:50 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
6-15:45 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
9-16:30 PMUniversity Centre
10-16:15 PMAvalon Mall
10-26:20 PMConvention Centre
10-36:15 PMAvalon Mall
10-46:40 PMConvention Centre
10-56:35 PMAvalon Mall
10-65:55 PMAvalon Mall
11-16:50 PMAvalon Mall
12-16:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
12-26:15 PMAvalon Mall
14-16:30 PMUniversity Centre
15-16:50 PMAvalon Mall
15-26:15 PMAvalon Mall
16-16:15 PMAvalon Mall
16-26:25 PMGreat Eastern Avenue
18-16:50 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
18-26:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
19-16:15 PMAvalon Mall
19-26:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
20-16:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
21-16:50 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
22-16:15 PMThe Village Shopping Centre
30-16:15 PMAvalon Mall
Metrobus On Demand will be terminating at 6:00 PM

Metrobus On Demand

Rides must be reserved (pre-booked) for December 25th, 26th and January 1st. Ride reservations can be made from December 10th - December 21st, 2025.

Metrobus On Demand bus Book trips in an easy-to-use mobile app, get picked up in minutes and arrive at your destination!  Limited service available December 25, 26 & January 1.

About Metrobus On Demand

Metrobus On Demand bus What is Metrobus on Demand?
Metrobus On Demand is a shared-ride service that lets riders request trips through a mobile app or over the phone by selecting a pickup point and destination. It's an on-demand ride service, meaning it doesn't follow a specific schedule or a route like traditional public transit. Simply give us your pickup and drop-off addresses and choose a ride option that works best for you. Travel a short distance to meet your Driver at a nearby corner and we'll do the rest.

How do I pay for my ride?
Just like on a regular Metrobus, we accept mCards and cash on board. If paying with cash, please have exact fare available as our Drivers do not carry change.

How much does it cost?
Regular transit rates apply. If you are paying cash fare, please have exact change available as our Drivers do not carry change. For current transit fares, visit metrobus.com/fares.

Why do I need to walk to meet my Driver?
Think of our On Demand service like a mix between a bus and a taxi -- you'll be riding in a shared minibus, but instead of waiting for your ride at a traditional bus stop, we'll assign you a "virtual bus stop" -- a pickup and drop-off point that is usually at a corner near the exact addresses you provided. You may need to walk a short distance to meet your Driver, but it cuts down on travel time and shortens your trip time.

App Screenshots

Holiday service zone map

Holiday service zone map

Holiday service zone map