While some councillors said Edmonton wouldn’t see a good return on investment, others believed the regional transit system would create efficiencies, benefiting all transit users.

The City of Edmonton unveiled its new Arc card on Tuesday, which will soon become the newest way for transit riders to pay for fares across the region.

Strathcona County has moved to reject an invitation to join the Regional Transit Services Commission, which would have seen one service encompassing Edmonton and 12 of its neighbouring communities.