WINNIPEG --
The City of Winnipeg may soon start looking into providing a simplified and fare-free transit system.
Coun. Vivian Santos, who represents the Point Douglas ward, put forward a motion calling on Winnipeg's public service to study both the cost of providing $1 bus fare for all riders while keeping transit free for kids aged 11 and under, and the implementation of a fare-free transit service.
"I personally would like to see fare-free transit for everybody," said Santos.
She feels free bus service would help seniors, families on fixed incomes and those who are struggling with the pandemic. She also said it would help boost ridership numbers as they have been impacted by COVID-19.