This is a page from the 2023 Prince Edward Island general election.
Climate Change & the Environment  /  Affordability

Public transit platforms

Here's what the 2023 PEI election parties are promising.

PC
  • Invest in an Island-wide transit system
  • Keep fares at $2/trip, and monthly passes at $10-$20

    "Lead the country in low-cost public transit by subsidizing the transit system to $2 per ride or $10 - $20 for a monthly pass" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

  • Add more routes
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"Continue to make investments in the Island-wide transit system, keeping fares at $2 per trip and adding more routes, to make it more affordable to get to and from work." — peipc.ca, 2023-03-17

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Green
  • Add more urban and rural public transit routes
  • Increase the operating grant to the Capital Area public transit system
  • Renew transit subsidies to keep bus fares fares affordable
  • Increase the frequency of buses

NDP
  • Develop a regional and urban public transit network
  • Offer free public transit for people with incomes under $40K
  • Create a province-wide, publicly-owned transit system, run on renewable energy

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