The Smith government in Alberta initially announced the cancellation of funding for low-income transit passes in Calgary and Edmonton, a decision that was described by local mayors as 'cruel'. This move was noted as the only significant funding cut in recent budgets. However, following public backlash, the government reversed its decision and will continue to support low-income transit riders.
Alberta government reverses course, will continue funding low-income transit passes https://t.co/bSZVQGYDD1
Alberta government reverses planned cut to aid funding for low-income transit riders https://t.co/TUX7bQiZey
Alberta government reverses course, will continue to fund low-income transit passes https://t.co/tFsvLDpBLS https://t.co/Jzw6hfFJsE
The Liberal media won't mention that Gondek blew over $800 million on an arena for the upper class. If she wants to fund low income transit passes, she can do it with that cash, but she won't. Why should people rural Alberta be paying for city dwellers' bus fare? https://t.co/sfY5C5Grbh
Smith government's axing of low-income transit pass subsidies is the *only* notable funding cut in either this budget or that last one. No wonder Edm and Cal mayors use words like "cruel": https://t.co/wjyWM8piuU
Province cancelling funding for low-income transit passes in Calgary and Edmonton https://t.co/qAHC0QfuNY
Alberta pulls funding help for low-income transit riders in Edmonton and Calgary https://t.co/IJmL4cBHZX