Buses are available from approximately 6AM to Midnight for public transport within the city. Schedules are available on the buses themselves and in information booths throughout the city. Fare is 2.75$ Cdn as of February 2010 for adult passengers; discounts are available for children, seniors and students with proper identification.
Taxi service in Saint John is run on a zone to zone basis no meters. There are several companies available in Saint John for this service.
Diamond Taxi: 506-648-8888
University Cab: 506-631-1111 Will offer discounts to students going to UNBSJ
Coastal Taxi: 506-635-1144
Simonds Taxi this company is often found parked outside McAllister Mall: 506-696-8294
Royal Taxi: 506-652-5050
Sunrise Taxi: 506-638-8888
Vets Taxi: 506-658-2020
Some Companies offer both debit and credit in their cabs, but you have to ask for this service as it is not available in all Cars. Aprox prices for taxi services in Saint John, based on one person in the taxi and no stops are as follows:
East Side to Uptown or North End: 7-10.00 and vice versa
East Side to West Side: 12-15.00
North to South End: 8.00-10.00
If you are staying outside of the city in Rothesay or the Surrounding area, expect to pay above 15.00. Cab rides to the Airport can run in the 20.00 range. For people who need to make a short stop to pick up cash or something quick, most drivers will charge you an extra buck. But make sure you ask, because they are supposed to charge you for another stop. Some will do this right off the bat if you don't ask. Also, most cab drivers are more than happy to have your repeat business, so if there is someone you like ask for their car number and next time you call you can ask for the same person.
Within the Uptown it is possible to travel on foot between the City Market, Brunswick Square Mall, Market Square, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Mercantile Centre and Harbour Station via underground and pedway connections without venturing outside. The "Inside Connection". This is very useful during the winter. During the rest of the year, Uptown Saint John also offers a very pleasant and fairly accessible walking experience, with clear, well-maintained sidewalks and crosswalks, and fairly straightforward navigation. Unlike many older cities, Saint John's Uptown is laid out in a simple, grid design.
