Greater Sudbury transit fares increase

Greater Sudbury Transit fares increased March 1, said the City of Greater Sudbury in a news release.

The increase is in accordance with Bylaw 2015-8 to establish miscellaneous user fees.

“The fare increase will help maintain customer service, facilities and equipment, while matching rising operating costs and continued improvements to the public transit system,” said a news release.

Cash fares for adults and students will increase 10 cents to $3, and five cents to $2.20 for children age five-plus, older adults age 55-plus, and those who qualify for discounted “special” fares through receipt of disability pensions or support programs. Children age four and under ride free of charge.

Five Ride Cards will be $12 for adults and students and $9 for children, older adults and special discount fares. Ten Ride Cards will be $24 for adults/students and $18 for children, older adults and special fares, an increase of between 10 and 15 cents per ride.

A 31-Day Pass will increase to $82 for adults, $76 for students and $49 for children, older adults and special fares, up $2 for adults/students and $1 for children, older adults and special fares.