Did you know that while City Council chose to keep transit fares low, and continue to fund low-income transit options, the provincial government is considering skipping out on their share of the funding?

Without public pressure, the province will continue to neglect affordable transit, forcing low-income riders to pay more or lose access entirely. The City of Edmonton has always paid its share of affordable transit programs.

We need the provincial government to keep their promise and fund their portion. Transit isn’t a luxury; it is a lifeline for families, workers, seniors and students. The provincial government is putting that at risk. 

‍Affordable transit helps our economy run, yet the Province doesn’t see the value. When transit goes underfunded, it creates unnecessary barriers for those who rely on it most. For every dollar the Province withholds, working families are picking up the tab. 

‍Keeping services affordable is what Edmontonians need, let’s get the province on board.