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Download the Metrobus On Demand app and follow the signup steps. You can also book by calling (709) 722-9400.
Christmas / Holiday Service
2025 holiday information: This page contains the December 2025–January 2026 service arrangements from the original page. Please verify and update dates, reservation windows and route finishing times before publishing for a new holiday season.
Important reservation notice
NOTICE
Due to an issue with our On Demand service provider, ride reservations for December 25, 26 and January 1 will be accepted starting December 17th.
Metrobus On Demand — December 25, 26 & January 1
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 17th up to and including December 22nd.
Download the Metrobus On Demand app to reserve your ride starting December 17th, 2025
To learn how Metrobus On Demand works, please click here...
Christmas Service Schedule
| DATE | SERVICE DETAILS |
|---|---|
| December 24 | Service terminates at 6:00 PM |
| December 25 | Limited On Demand service available (see above) |
| December 26 | Limited On Demand service available (see above) |
| December 27 to 30 | Regular service |
| December 31 | Service terminates at 6:00 PM |
| January 1 | Limited On Demand service available |
| January 2 | Regular service resumes |
| Routes 13, 24 and 26 will not be operating from December 22nd, 2025 to January 2, 2026. Service will resume on these routes on January 5, 2026. | |
Christmas Eve / New Year's Eve Finishing Times
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| ROUTE | FINISH TIME | LOCATION* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 6:40 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 1-2 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 1-3 | 6:25 PM | University Centre |
| 1-4 | 6:00 PM | The Village |
| 1-5 | 6:05 PM | University Centre |
| 2-1 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 2-2 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 2-3 | 6:50 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 2-4 | 6:50 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 2-5 | 6:30 PM | The Village |
| 2-6 | 6:30 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 2-7 | 6:00 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 2-8 | 6:00 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 3-1 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 3-2 | 6:43 PM | Torbay Road Mall |
| 3-3 | 6:13 PM | Torbay Road Mall |
| 3-4 | 6:20 PM | Torbay Road Mall |
| 3-5 | 6:35 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 3-6 | 5:50 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 6-1 | 5:45 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 9-1 | 6:30 PM | University Centre |
| 10-1 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 10-2 | 6:20 PM | Convention Centre |
| 10-3 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 10-4 | 6:40 PM | Convention Centre |
| 10-5 | 6:35 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 10-6 | 5:55 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 11-1 | 6:50 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 12-1 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 12-2 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 14-1 | 6:30 PM | University Centre |
| 15-1 | 6:50 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 15-2 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 16-1 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 16-2 | 6:25 PM | Great Eastern Avenue |
| 18-1 | 6:50 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 18-2 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 19-1 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| 19-2 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 20-1 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 21-1 | 6:50 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 22-1 | 6:15 PM | The Village Shopping Centre |
| 30-1 | 6:15 PM | Avalon Mall |
| Metrobus On Demand will be terminating at 6:00 PM | ||
How Metrobus On Demand works
Rides must be reserved in advance for December 25, 26 and January 1. The original page lists reservations from December 17–22, 2025.
Book your ride
Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses, choose a ride that works best for you, and tap Book This Ride.
Meet your driver
The app shows your designated nearby pickup point. You may need to walk a short distance to meet the vehicle.
About Metrobus On Demand
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.
Holiday Service Zone
The original service zone covers St. John's, including Kilbride and Goulds, and excludes Mount Pearl and Paradise. Trips must start and finish inside the holiday service zone.