TORONTO—Kelly Fairchild will be paying more to take public transit this year – money she says will come directly out of her food budget.
“Food and groceries are going up and if they keep increasing transit … it’s just not sustainable,” says the Toronto resident, who receives a limited income from the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Last week, the Toronto Transit Commission announced a 10 cent fare hike – raising single cash fares to $3.35 – while also reducing services to address a $366 million budget shortfall.
It’s another hit to consumers like Fairchild, who are already paying higher cost−of−living expenses due to inflation….