Alberta expanding low-income transit program to 6 cities

The Government of Alberta is investing $1.7 million to expand low-income transit programs across the province.

Camrose, Hinton, Leduc, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Spruce Grove are the six cities that will receive the funding.

Low-income Albertans in those cities will be able to apply for a low-income transit pass.

“Many Albertans rely on public transit on a daily basis. These new agreements to expand low-income transit passes will help individuals and families move through their communities with ease, and without breaking the bank,” said Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services.

The investment is in addition to funding announced by the province in February to help battle the rising cost of inflation.

The funding will fully cover the municipality’s cost of subsidizing the low-income transit program, including an additional 10 per cent for administration costs, according to the province.

“The City of Camrose has provided transit options to the community for the past eight years. We appreciate the Government of Alberta’s contribution to our program, which assists in making transit more affordable to our citizens. We look forward to working with our neighbours and the province in the future on potentially facilitating a regional transit system,” said Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko.