Poor people do not have access to car culture

This looks like a possibly very strong case, pending other data & probably more research, for heavily subsidised or free public transit? Along with much stronger support for biking and pedestrian paths in planning, especially in low income areas.

— Jordan Carlson (@jordantcarlson) November 22, 2019

Now, two Nanaimo councillors calling for fare-free youth transit

Nanaimo councillors call for free public transit for youth https://t.co/fNvto6pnYc

— Sue Stroud 🍊❤️💪🏼 (@suestroud) November 14, 2019

Whistler and Victoria students to ride fare-free

In Whistler, the students will be provided free bus passes for the Whistler transit system early next year, while Victoria will give youth bus passes beginning next month.
Whistler’s plan will be funded by increasing the cost of monthly parking passes in day lots 1, 2 and 3, according to a news release from the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
Passes for monthly parking passes will increase by $10 to $60 dollars a month.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/whistler-pilot-project-makes-transit-free-for-students 

@donbonner Nanaimo councillor calls for #freetransit for youth

A Nanaimo city councillor is proposing youth ride transit for free around the city.

On Wednesday, Coun. Don Bonner wrote on social media that while he was riding the number 40 bus to a Nanaimo council finance and audit meeting, the bus was full of NDSS [Nanaimo District Secondary School] who have to pay to go to school.

“Time to make riding the bus free for youth under 19,” Bonner wrote.

https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-councillor-calls-for-free-public-transit-for-youth-622127/ 

Free bus passes for kids living in Victoria starting Dec. 1

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps says free bus passes for youth will be available for use at the beginning of December.

https://www.cheknews.ca/free-bus-passes-for-kids-living-in-victoria-available-dec-1-619776/?