The Government of Saskatchewan will continue to support the Discounted Bus Pass (DBP) program.
The government will contribute up to $1.84 million in 2021-22 to continue the program, which allows people with low incomes to buy bus passes at a discounted rate.
"Having more affordable transportation will allow people with low incomes to be more connected to their communities and contribute to a better quality of life," Social Services Minister Lori Carr said in a press relase. "I am proud of our government's work with cities across the province to help people with low incomes have greater access to public transit."
Through the DBP program, the cost of a monthly bus pass is reduced by $25. Some cities also offer further discounts to those with low incomes.
Seven cities across Saskatchewan participate in the DBP program and receive funding from the province to cover the discount for each eligible pass sold. The funding amount is based on ridership. The province provides up to the following amounts in each city:
- Saskatoon, $888,000;
- Regina, $730,000;
- Prince Albert, $119,000;
- Moose Jaw, $61,000;
- North Battleford, $12,000;
- Swift Current, $12,000; and
- Yorkton, $18,000.
To be eligible for the DBP program, riders need to be clients of one of the following programs: Saskatchewan Income Support, Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability, Saskatchewan Assistance Program, Transitional Employment Allowance, Saskatchewan Employment Supplement or Provincial Training Allowance.
To learn more about the program, visit the government's website. More information about transit in Moose Jaw is available on the city's website.
