05-26-2021, 06:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2021, 06:44 PM by danbrotherston.)
(05-26-2021, 05:49 PM)jeffster Wrote:(05-26-2021, 05:05 PM)bgb_ca Wrote: Looks like the reduced (Senior/Child) fare is going bye bye as of July 1st, being replaced with their Affordable Transit Program.
https://www.grt.ca/Modules/News/index.as...b175b042cf&feedId=bbee2b8e-91b6-4696-8c3d-481dbf28de8e,24b9d7cd-762a-4496-ad74-4e816cb9adc8,d23e5a74-6488-4978-9740-594267f59ea8,38cb3425-641c-49a2-a83b-f03081ea8431,31820c97-a4b0-4704-ab8b-7c088247077a,69a9e0f5-98d5-4bcc-8f1e-5537cb4c997b
This has to the be the stupidest thing they have come up with. Many parents with high school students aren't rolling in cash, yet the cut-off is ridiculously low. Imagine, this stupid region considers a family of 4 earning $37,000 as rich.
Further to that, you brought in your widowed parent who still likes to get around? No more discounts, as your family is rich.
The region should steal Scotia Banks Moto "You're richer than you think!".
Not overly surprised considering who our regional chair is.
I am OK with subsidizing those who can't afford it, but for some families, getting a second car might be a cheaper option than buying passes.
I do think more targeted fare programs make sense. Some seniors are well off, and don't need a subsidy.
I agree that the cut off is way too low, but they do that to limit the cost of the program.
I agree with the sentiment though...our region is very big on the "fake progressive" liberal situation. We should have broader more significant subsidies for those who struggle to afford transit.
I do disagree though, there is no situation where a family will get a second car for less than transit...the adult pass is 90 per month or 1080 per year...even if you got a free car, insurance plus gas will be more than that. There are plenty of folks who might choose to own a car even though it is more expensive, but that decision will not be financially motivated.