After losing her job almost two years ago, Ford received Ontario Works assistance, which included money for a bus pass. Last year low-income transit pass advocates called for the EquiPass to cost about $42. But the city has said that without financial help from the province, it cannot offer a deeper discount for low-income fares. A monthly seniors' pass, at $43.25 instead of $113.75, is discounted by a whopping 62 per cent. Transit commission chair Stephen Blais said he doesn't support any changes to seniors fares.

Source: CBC News December 05, 2017 17:37 UTC