Transit Fares: The City Doesn’t Get It

“One of the most troubling aspects of the proposed budget is the increase in fares for senior citizens. It is unfathomable to consider raising costs for these residents, who are often the most dependent on our services, Many seniors have been loyal users of our transit system for years, using it not by choice, but out of necessity. They are on fixed incomes and rely on affordable transit options to remain active participants in their communities.”

Noah Vineberg, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

Now let’s see.

The transit unit gets it. The public gets it. The media gets it.

Who doesn’t get it? The people making the decisions on senior fare increases.

Who would come forward with a proposal to gouge senior citizens?

The pols and staffers at Ottawa City Hall. If you’re wondering why things go wrong at city hall, look at the quality of thought that went into the senior transit fare decision.

The worst possible alternative.

Ken Gray

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