Councillor Wants Transit Times Increased for Some

Thursday, 24 October 2024 17:44

By Geoff Waterfield

Niagara Falls' Mona Patel says this means people visiting food bank won't have to pay for another trip

A Niagara Falls city councillor hopes for some changes at Niagara Transit to help those who need food banks.

Mona Patel noted a recent survey indicated some people skip eating in order to pay for transportation to food banks.

She'd like to see fare reduction and better accessibility for some people. "#2... See that service is affordable, reliable, and accessible, potentially accomplished by expanding the transfer time fare window from 2 hours to 3 hours. This would help households reach food programs without paying for two separate trips."

She added some people can't afford a bus ticket.

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Councillor Wants Transit Times Increased for Some

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