2020.MM22.3

GO Transit/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative

Grow Transit City Council consideration on Jun 29, 2020

Background

The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area's fare integration offers an "opportunity to increase transit ridership and improve affordability" for residents. The Provincial funding for the "$1.50 co-fare between GO Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission," was first introduced in 2018 and expired later on March 31, 2020. Despite this, demand was high, with "over 4.5 million more rides than were budgeted for in 2019-20." Toronto City Council supports the co-fare program and aims for "full and affordable fare integration," including a "single fare for all transit trips within the City of Toronto."

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

This item proposes that “City Council request the Province of Ontario to continue the GO/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative agreement with the City of Toronto.”

Source: City of Toronto

Proposed by

Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Result

Carried

Yes20 No2 Absent3