Transit Fares.

• More cities are adopting electronic payment for transit. Why is Halifax running behind?

  Halifax aims to roll out an app that would allow transit users to purchase tickets through their phone by the end of the summer, as part of a long-awaited fare system upgrade.

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
• Public transit fares in Greater Montreal to increase on July 1

  The increase for public transit fares in greater Montreal is going by an average of two per cent come July, but for thousands of users on the South Shore the rates will be higher.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
  
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• Edmonton to explore new funding ideas for city’s public transit system

  How to better fund public transit in Edmonton is something the city's administration has been asked to look at more closely following a city council vote on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2022
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• New public transit fare structure to roll out this summer for Greater Montreal

  The agency that oversees the transit fare structure in greater Montreal is planning a new system designed to be easier to understand and be more cost-efficient.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
• Proposed 2.3 per cent fare hike heads to TransLink board on Thursday

  The fare hike is down from the 4.1 per cent increase the agency had originally planned for 2021, amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2021
• Kids ride Winnipeg Transit for free starting in 2021

  Starting in the new year, children are now able to ride the bus for free if they're riding with a fare-paying customer.

  Consumer

  Jan 1, 2021
• Calgary Transit to install new barriers, provide face masks to increase ridership

  Calgary Transit said it is installing new barriers and handing out face masks in order to keep passengers and drivers safe as transit demand increases.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2020
• Winnipeg Transit fares going up in the New Year

  As of Jan. 1, 2020, the price for a trip on the bus is increasing by five cents to $3 for a full cash fare and $2.50 for seniors and youths.

  Money

  Dec 13, 2019
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• Report suggests Edmonton Transit discounts should be based on income, not age

  Edmonton Transit is working towards a new fare policy for 2020 and it is proposing that more groups than seniors should get discounted fares.

  Money

  Mar 14, 2019
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• Children 12 and under will be allowed to ride GO Transit fare-free

  “This is not a program that costs money, this is a program that generates money.”

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019