I’m looking forward to seeing just what impact it has on PT usage. AT estimate it could increase usage by 10-15% but then that’s coming off a much lower base with PT usage at about 35-45% of what it was pre-COVID. While I’m certainly supportive of cheaper public transport, for many, price is often not the biggest barrier to its use. In addition, the government could provide funding to improve bus stops in other ways. A package of projects to improve public transport by removing the pain points, combined with cheaper fares, would have long lasting impact and benefit new and existing users alike.

Source: National Post April 04, 2022 00:54 UTC