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Province continues funding income-assistance bussing programs, North Battleford included
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A program that allows North Battleford residents access to lower-cost bussing will be getting some funds from the province.
The Saskatchewan Government has pledged $1.84 million in 2021-22 towards the Discounted Bus Pass program. Of that, North Battleford will receive $12,000 total.
The amount a City gets is based on rider numbers, and the Government explains that this funding allows the cities to directly cover the cost of the discount.
The DBP program offers people collecting income assistance a $25 dollar discount on the ride pass, which in turn, the Government says, allows them easier access to travel to or look for work, go to school, attend health care appointments or tend to other daily living needs.
By Ryan Young
Apr 8, 2021 9:55 PM
Saskatchewan residents who receive income assistance can continue purchasing their bus passes at a reduced rate.
The Discounted Bus Pass program has reduced their rates for a monthly bus pass by 25-dollars.
To help cover the discount for each eligible pass sold, seven Saskatchewan cities who participate in the DBP program will receive up to 1.84-million dollars from the provincial government.
The city of Yorkton will get up to 18-thousand dollars in funding.