Winnipeg Transit Partners with Transit App to Help Riders Prepare for the New Primary Transit Network
Winnipeggers can now get a head start exploring the new Primary Transit Network, launching later this year, thanks to a new partnership between Winnipeg Transit and the Transit app.
As of June 5, 2025, a special Winnipeg Transit preview mode is available within the Transit app — a popular tool already used by many locals to navigate the city by bus. This new feature gives riders a sneak peek at how their routes will look once the redesigned network goes live.
What’s New in the Transit App Preview Mode?
In preview mode, riders can:
- See what their usual routes will look like under the new Primary Transit Network.
- View future route changes while still planning trips as usual.
- Compare current and upcoming transit routes in one place.
Simply open the app and look for the Winnipeg Transit preview mode banner at the bottom of the screen. Plan a trip like normal, and you’ll see both your current route and the upcoming version after the new system launches.
More Rider-Friendly Features on the Way
The partnership with the Transit app will also roll out more tools to make riding easier:
- Real-time Detour Detection: The app will soon automatically detect detours and show them right on the route map, including temporary bus stop locations — no more waiting for delayed text alerts.
- On-Request Integration: Starting June 29, the number of On-Request service zones will triple, and the Transit app will integrate these zones into its trip planning feature. Riders will be able to plan trips that combine fixed routes and On-Request service, with a direct link to the On-Request app to complete their booking.
Multiple Tools, One Goal: Better Transit Navigation
While the Transit app preview is a great new option, riders can still plan trips using familiar tools like winnipegtransit.com and Navigo. The goal is simple — give riders more ways to prepare and plan, so they can choose what works best for them during this major transition.
Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend rider, or just trying transit for the first time, the Transit app’s new preview mode helps make the transition smoother.
Download the Transit App and Try Preview Mode Today:
Visit transitapp.com to get started.
