The Human Development Council says the upcoming cuts to transit service and hours will hurt those in the low-income bracket.
Executive Director Randy Hatfield tells CHSJ News certain families, students, and the elderly take the bus because it's the only means of transportation they can afford and cuts to the service will mean longer and harder days for them.
He says our transit system is not in a good position as ridership in Canada's ten largest urban areas is up by over 5 percent in the last year while our numbers are stagnant.
He says new funding model that does not rely on property taxes will need to be established for cities.Executive Director Randy Hatfield tells CHSJ News certain families, students, and the elderly take the bus because it's the only means of transportation they can afford and cuts to the service will mean longer and harder days for them.
He says our transit system is not in a good position as ridership in Canada's ten largest urban areas is up by over 5 percent in the last year while our numbers are stagnant.
Saint John recently announced a reduction in service and 12 employees will be let go in order to deal with the city's pension deficit.
