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Greens vouch for free transit for youth

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Jun, 2023 12:33 PM

B-C Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau says it's time youth up to the age of 18 were allowed to ride free on transit.

A statement from Furstenau says the B-C Green caucus wants the New Democrat government to expand free transit to youth.

Access to reliable and affordable transportation plays a crucial role in a young person's development & success.

Free #TransitforTeens makes school, extracurricular, and employment opportunities more accessible by removing financial barriers. 2/ #bcpoli
— Sonia Furstenau (@SoniaFurstenau) June 2, 2023

She says free transit can help teens access school, extracurricular and work opportunities that are critical to their future success -- and notes the increased mobility could reduce labour shortages facing many businesses.

The statement says the province must also invest in buses and essential infrastructure if the plan is to succeed.

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