Calgary's low-income transit pass to drop to $40
New pass price adds $380,000 to city budget
CALGARY - City council is cutting the rate of a low-income monthly transit pass, even though a hike was scheduled for next year.
The low-income pass was supposed to go from $41.50 up to $45. It will now be dropped to $40.
By dropping the low-income pass, council has now added roughly $380,000 to the city budget.
Aldermen made the decision Wednesday during budget deliberations.
A regular monthly pass is due to increase from $85.25 up to $90, and council decided not to change that plan.
It was also noted during budget discussions that broader fare review is underway that should be ready by May.
All this comes as council on Monday decided not to cut Calgary Transit service hours, even though administration had recommended just that to help deal with a $47.4 million deficit