Friday, November 8, 2019

Increases to Calgary's sliding scale fares beyond 2020 to fix $6.5 million funding gap

The Alberta government has renewed the $4.5 million partnership agreement to continue funding the sliding scale for the next four years. 

However, Calgary Transit report says the sliding scale still has a $6.5 million funding gap.  City administration suggests increases to sliding scale fares:  

↑ Band A to go from $5.30 to $18.55 (250% increase)
↑ Band B to go from $36.05 to $43.60
↑ Band C to go from $51.50 to $59.95

Chart shows adminstration supports increasing fares to address 6.5 million funding gap
Proposed Transit Pass Fare Increases for 2020 for
YYC Budget Talks Beginning November 25, 2019

If you are concerned about these increases we encourage you to share this with your City Councillor. The proposed budget changes may be released next week.

City Council begins budget debates on Monday, November 25th.

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