TTC affordability is especially important for seniors and youth, who may be living on fixed or limited incomes. No senior should have to choose between getting to a medical appointment, buying groceries or paying for transit. Likewise, transportation costs should never prevent a young person from getting to school, work, training, recreation or other opportunities.
I support keeping fares affordable and strengthening reduced-fare programs for seniors, youth and low-income residents. We should also make it easier for eligible residents to access these programs. Affordable transit is about more than transportation, it helps reduce isolation among seniors and connects young people to education, employment and opportunities that can improve their future.