Can you afford the bus?

Can you afford the bus? 

Many Calgarians living in poverty cannot even afford the $ 44 monthly low-income transit pass. And now seniors are also wanting a single ride discount similar to youth. We think this is a great idea and can only be improved by including people living on low-income. 

Help us make transit fares equitable and affordable! a single ride 

Fortunately, there is a motion being brought to City council this budget that can be improved upon to make this possible. It is called NM2013-25. 

The motion is  written to help Seniors help afford transit fares at the same rate youth pay. Currently $ 1.75.  We would like to see this rate also be applied to people living on low-income. 

If you believe single ride fares need to be lowered to help the Citizens who earn a low wage, please share your thoughts with City Council during the November 2014 Budget Adjustments.