Council approves motion in support of low-income transit pass

Council approves motion in support of low-income transit pass

June 3, 2026 7:31 pm PST.

A motion introduced by Councillor Sean Orr called on city staff and TransLink to explore a pass costing just $25 a month for residents earning less than $40,000 annually. Kurt Black has more.

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