Government of Alberta opens low-income transit pass applications to various cities

Sept. 27, 2023
The government of Alberta introduced funding for the low-income transit pass in February.

Low-income residents in Alberta in Camrose, Hinton, Leduc, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Spruce Grove will now be able to apply for a low-income transit pass due to funding introduced in February by the government of Alberta.

“Many Albertans rely on public transit on a daily basis. These new agreements to expand low-income transit passes will help individuals and families move through their communities with ease and without breaking the bank,” said Government of Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon.

Funding will fully cover the government of Alberta’s cost of subsidizing the low-income transit program, including an additional 10 percent for administration costs. More than C$14 million (US$10.3 million) has already been allocated for low-income transit passes across the province, including C$6 million (US$4.4 million) each for the cities of Calgary and Edmonton to operate their programs.

“The city of Camrose has provided transit options to the community for the past eight years. We appreciate the government of Alberta’s contribution to our program, which assists in making transit more affordable to our citizens. We look forward to working with our neighbors and the province in the future on potentially facilitating a regional transit system,” said City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko.