(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.