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Come Jan. 1, 2024, changes to the HSR's subsidized fare programs will mean many residents living with disabilities can no longer rely on the voluntary pay program. It didn't require they pay to ride the bus, which many relied on to independently get around the city.
A pilot project that aims to make transit more affordable for low income Hamiltonians is on track to start January 1st, despite criticism from those with disabilities.
The City of Hamilton is replacing free HSR bus rides for disabled residents with a new program offering a 30 percent discount, aiming to provide more low-income people with transit access.