Transit

Transit

Lead time for requests: minimum 14 business days

Operating a fully accessible fleet of buses and CTrains (Calgary’s version of light rail transit), Calgary has 150 bus routes and 45 CTrain stations across the city, providing upwards of 100 million trips annually.

Transit guidelines and considerations

  • Filming on City busses, CTrain cars and platforms is permitted during off-peak travel hours including Monday to Friday, before 6 a.m., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and after 6 p.m., or any time on weekends and statutory holidays.
  • Filming on Transit property, including parking lots and bus depots require additional coordination and safety precautions.
  • “Filming in Area” signage is required for all productions. 
  • Depending on the location and filming schedule, Transit Peace Officers and/or a Transit Supervisor may be required.
  • To ensure the safety and security of Transit employees, members of the public and the film crew, rules of each transportation mode must be observed.

Requesting Transit Services:

When requesting Transit services within the Film Services Application form, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Date(s) and time(s) of filming, including load in and load out. If filming is weather dependent, please include an alternate date.
  • Description of the scene being filmed, including the activities being filmed and props used.
  • A map and/or photos of the scene location, including the direction of travel and mode of transportation (ex. Filming on a bus driving northbound on 1 Street SW).
  • A list of equipment that will be used in the scene, including prop carts, lighting and sound equipment. Please note, only hand-held equipment is permitted.
  • If exclusive use of the bus, CTrain car or train platform is required.
C-train at station

Fees relating to transit

All fees are subject to change and 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Permits to film on transit are $250 and up, depending on production requirements and schedules.

Type Fee
1 chartered CTrain car

$500 per hour

Three hour minimum
1 charted city bus

$200 per hour

Two hour minimum

Transit staff 

(supervisors, electrician, safety, signals, security)

$155 per hour

Three hour minimum
Parking lots

$250 per day
Transit 'Filming in the Area' signage $25 per sign

See our full fee schedule

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