Low-income riders on Brampton Transit can get half-off passes using their PRESTO cards starting next month.
The discounts are part of the Affordable Transit Program, which will be expanding to include more residents starting in April.
As of April 1, eligible riders will get a 50 per cent subsidy on single PRESTO fares when travelling on Brampton Transit routes.
With the new subsidy, adult fares will cost $1.78. Youth fares will be $1.48, while a senior fare is available to Caledon residents for $0.93 per ride.
To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens who live in either Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga. Newcomers can apply with proof of permanent residency, sponsorship, or refugee claimant.
All applicants must be older than 20 years of age.
“Expanding the Affordable Transit Program to include a 50 per cent subsidy on single PRESTO fares will help remove financial barriers and ensure more residents can access safe, reliable transit,” says Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown.
Caledon mayor Annette Groves said the expansion “will make a meaningful difference for individuals and families who rely on transit every day.”
For more information or to apply, visit wwww.peelregion.ca.
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