Letter: Why is the city picking on seniors?

I would like to add my own concerns to the opinions expressed in recent articles and letters to the editor regarding the issue of senior discounts and raising the age from 55 to 65.

People will definitely be hit hard and feel a negative impact when the city increases the eligible age considered to be a senior. And, such a drastic jump affects a large population here in Sudbury – particularly those living in surrounding towns who rely on bus service to downtown. The other drastic jump is the cost of bus fares for seniors.

The voices of seniors and retirees in our community (who have contributed greatly to the success of Greater Sudbury) need to be heard. Why is the city picking on a vulnerable group of citizens?

Bus transportation is a necessity, and I’m afraid the city is going to make it challenging, and, in some cases, inaccessible for citizens who simply cannot afford the jump in cost.

People on fixed incomes or who have little disposable income and working seniors who simply cannot afford to retire will probably have to sacrifice elsewhere just to travel public transportation.

It’s appalling.

Yes, the voices of senior citizens and retirees need to be heard.

Christine Seguin
Azilda