The Sliding Scale Low Income Transit Pass is ending in
December of 2019.
Voice your support for the sliding scale to be continued beyond 2019 by sharing your story of how it has helped you here: https://bit.ly/2KMm4yk
or contact us if you would like to fill a physical postcard.
December of 2019.
Voice your support for the sliding scale to be continued beyond 2019 by sharing your story of how it has helped you here: https://bit.ly/2KMm4yk
or contact us if you would like to fill a physical postcard.
Calgary Transit Low Income Pass Information
The City of Calgary’s sliding scale fare structure for the Calgary Transit Low Income Monthly Pass helps eliminate financial barriers for low income Calgarians so they can more fully participate in the community.
Income ranges for three bands by household size
How much does a pass cost with the sliding scale?
A sliding scale fare system will introduce three price bands for the Low Income Monthly Transit Pass in 2017:
- $5.05,
- $35.35 and
- $50.50.
If someone is interested in how their income impacts where they may fit in a sliding scale, please ask them to contact 311 for agent to create a Fair Entry Service Request and a Fair Entry staff member will be in contact or email fairentry@calgary.ca.
When did sliding scale start? How long is the funding provided for the sliding scale pass?
The new fare structure started Monday, March 20, 2017 for April pass purchases and is projected to end in December of 2019
Will existing Low Income Monthly pass Customers have to reapply?
Anyone who is currently qualified for the Low Income Monthly Pass program will have the new fare price automatically applied when they purchase their April Low Income Monthly Pass. They do not have to reapply.
How will people apply for a Transit Low Income Monthly Pass?
Fair Entry will remain the single point of entry for all subsidy programs, including anyone interested in the new sliding scale for Transit’s Low Income Monthly Pass.
Details on the current application can be found at calgary.ca/fairentry
What proofs of income are accepted by Fair Entry?
Fair Entry accepts the following proofs of income:
- Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada;
- Assured Income for Severally Handicapped (AISH);
- Alberta Works;
- Resettlement Assistance Program (government sponsored refugees);
- A letter from a Registered Social Worker outlining that household income falls below the Low Income Cut Off; and
- Letters indicating a youth is independent (school principal, Guidance Counsellor or Alberta Children’s Services).
What if someone is interested in applying but has not filed their income tax?
Free clinics are available to help you file your taxes and access government benefits, such as the new Provincial Alberta Child benefit and GST rebates, to name a few. Filing your taxes can:
- Boost your income by connecting you to benefits and tax credits; and
- Help stabilize household finances.
For more information about free tax clinics a person can contact 211 or Sunrise Community Link at 403-204-8287.
Who qualifies for sliding scale?
Customers approved for Fair Entry will be eligible to receive a discount based on a sliding scale. The income a customer earns will be assessed to determine the price they will pay for a Low Income Monthly Pass. The Fair Entry qualifications list outlines the proofs of income a customer can use to qualify. calgary.ca/fairentry
What are the impacts to the Transit senior pass programs (both regular and low income)?
Both Transit senior programs remain separate from the Transit Low Income Monthly Pass program. Both programs have an annual pass and are not impacted by sliding scale.
A senior who is eligible for the Calgary Transit Access program may access the Low Income Monthly Pass program as Calgary Transit Access does not accept the Low-income Seniors Yearly Pass.