Earlier in the budget process, a local resident asked council to cap bus passes at $20 for persons with disabilities.
Council later heard St. Albert Transit does not provide discounts for customers with disabilities. City manager Bill Holtby said there are no direct subsidies for transit, though AISH recipients can choose to pay for transportation needs with money they receive from the province.
In contrast, Strathcona County does provide discounts for persons with disabilities. AISH recipients pay just $20 a month. According to the Sherwood Park News, a county councillor has recently floated the idea of free transit passes for seniors.
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