Greater Sudbury Transit fares will increase three per cent on Jan. 1, as approved under the 2018 municipal budget for both conventional transit and Handi-Transit services.
Fares for a single ride for students and adults will increase from $3.20 to $3.30, while day passes for everyone ages five and up will increase from $9.50 to $10.
The City of Greater Sudbury subsidizes approximately 60 per cent of the cost of operating a public transit service with assistance from federal and provincial gas tax funds.
The remaining budget from fares helps to partially offset direct operating costs, such as fuel and maintenance.
Discount fares are available to passengers age 65 and over, as well as recipients of a disability pension and children over the age of four. Seniors and disability pensioners will see their fares take a 10 cent increase from $2.30 to $2.40 on Jan. 1.
Passengers between the ages 18 and 64 who are employed and living at the national threshold for low-income may qualify for a half-price 31-Day transit pass under an Affordable Transit Pass program.
Family passes provide a day of unlimited travel for up to five people at a cost of $16 as of Jan. 1, up from $15.50. Children age four and under ride transit free of charge.
For the full list of fares and information, call 705-675-3333 or visit www.greatersudbury.ca/transit.
