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Bus system subsidy declines

Revenue declined in 2018
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City bus (Larissa Kurz photograph)

Taxpayer subsidy to the city transit system declined 5 per cent last year to $1.09 million.

Revenue declined $76,787 with a $28,000 loss in cash fares and almost $13,000 less from charters.

Expenditures increased by $26,000.

The subsidy for special needs transport was $51,000 after a $201,000 grant from senior government.

Ridership on the special needs service declined to 8,102 from 10,315 in 2018.

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