Share this Story : Ottawa seniors seething about massive hike in OC Transpo pass price Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Ottawa seniors seething about massive hike in OC Transpo pass price Get the latest from Ken Warren straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Ken Warren Published Nov 14, 2024 • 3 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Seniors have been caught off guard by the sudden hike in passes for those 65+.
Photo by Jean Levac / POSTMEDIA Article content An Ottawa agency that advocates for the well being of the elderly is shocked and confused by the city’s 2025 draft budget, which includes a whopping 120 per cent increase in the price of monthly OC Transpo fares for seniors. “We feel blindsided,” said Sarah Bercier, executive director of the Council on Aging of Ottawa. “They had mentioned that they were reviewing ridership and rates, but by no means had they given us any indication that seniors would be bearing the brunt (of the increases).
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