At least this time they are putting some thought into it. Last 2 increases saw the monthly pass go up by itself. The problem became that a monthly pass wasn't cost effective. 20 work days per month time $3.50 for tickets works out to exactly $70; the same price as a monthly pass. If I catch a ride for even one trip I'm losing money.
For that reason, I don't buy the monthly pass, and then because it only costs me about $1.25 more to drive I drive more often.
Of course, if you try to mention this to Calgary Transit they suggest that I use the pass on weekends. Yeah, right. Kinda hard to use the bus pass when they don't offer bus service.
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