The City of Âé¶čAV is looking into ways to make public transit more affordable for people feeling the pinch of rising living costs.
Residents who think they could benefit from lower-cost transit are invited to fill out a short online survey by July 15 on .
The study is focused on helping people in the Central Okanagan who are facing financial challenges, and it could lead to new fare options designed to make getting around the city easier and more affordable.
âEnabling access to affordable transportation can help more people participate more fully in the community,â said Mike Kittmer, transit and programs manager with the city. âResidents' input will help shape a potential new fare option⯠that supports those experiencing affordability challenges.â
Âé¶čAV already has a program in place to help â the Emergency Transit Assistance Program (ETAP), which has been running since 2001 in partnership with United Way BC. ETAP provides free or discounted transit passes and tickets to local service agencies, which then distribute them to people in need.
With more people facing financial pressure and a steady increase in demand for ETAP, the city says itâs time to look at new solutions that can reach more people and help fill the gap between emergency assistance and regular-priced transit passes.
