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Back in February, a transit fare hike of 2.5 per cent (on average) was approved by Waterloo Regional Council as part of the budget process. Increased rates take effect on July 1.
Grand River Transit riders will pay 25 cents more for single tickets starting July 1.
Grand River Transit riders will pay 25 cents more for single tickets starting July 1.
Trustees with Waterloo region’s public school board are moving forward with exploring options to provide free bus passes to students.
Income-based program replacing senior and student fares on Grand River Transit Grand River Transit says it is moving from age-based fare reductions to income-based fare reductions with its new Affordable Transit Program. The program will reach more low-income transit users, says the Region of Waterloo. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: May 27, 2021 1:52 PM ET | Last Updated: May 27 People can apply for the Affordable Transit Program either online, by phone or by visiting one of the Community Service Welcome Centres in Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge.(Kate Bueckert/CBC)