GO Transit Raises Fares 5% Again in 2010, Petition Against the Increase
GO Transit has done it again. They are increasing your monthly pass rate by 5% again this year, on top of the 5% increase last year. That is a 10% increase in just 2 years, while annual inflation is 1.2% as of December 2009, and was 1.3% as of March 2009.
To put the latest 5% increase in perspective:
- A rider traveling from Milton to Union will now pay $272 per month from $260 in 2009, $250 in 2008, and $246 in 2007. 8.8% increase since March 2008.
- A rider traveling from Oakville to Union will now pay $214.50 per month from $205 in 2009, and $195 in 2008. 10% increase since March 2008.
I have created a new petition for 2010 calling for a reduction in fares pegged at inflation since 2007, to conduct a complete review of GO Transit’s operating expenses and contracts, and and to develop and implement a strategy for economically sustainable and affordable transit in Ontario. I plan to send to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
I ask you for your support sign this year's petition against the fare increase.
Please sign here
Sincerely
Andrew