Bus fares going up

Come March 5, transit users will see an increase in fares.

Cash and ticket fares will increase five cents for all categories with the exception of adult cash fares, which will increase 10 cents, according to a news release from the city. Monthly passes will increase $2 for both adults and students and $1 for older adults and disability pensioners.

That means cash fares will be $2.70 for adults and students, $2.05 for children and $2.05 for older adults and disability pensioners. Children under the age of five ride free.

Ticket fares will be $2.05 for adults and students, $1.55 for children and $1.55 for older adults and disability pensioners. Children under the age of five ride free.

Monthly passes will be $76 for adults, $70 for students and $46 for seniors and disability pensioners.

Transit fees fall under the city's user-fee bylaw, which is assessed every year as part of budget deliberations, and is usually increased to keep up with the rate of inflation, the city's communications department stated.

Fees for photo identification cards will rise 25 cents.

To qualify for discount fares, seniors and disability pensioners must purchase a photo identification card for a fee of $5.75.

For more information about fares and schedules, please call Greater Sudbury Transit at 705-675-3333 or visit www.greatersudbury.ca.

Posted by Arron Pickard