Free Transit for Seniors

Whereas transportation costs can serve as significant barriers to mobility for many BC seniors, and this barrier can contribute to social isolation and adversely affect mental and physical wellbeing; And whereas removing barriers to seniors using transit encourages a shift towards more sustainable transportation, helping lower emissions and reducing congestion, while simultaneously increasing affordability, access to essential services, social inclusion, health and well-being: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to make all public transit free for seniors aged 65 years or older.