Grand River Transit

[Acitta]

I disagree.  Household income shouldn't dictate.  Many  people lie about their actual income. People shouldn't be penalized because they pay their fare share of taxes in an honest way.  Give students a discount and encourage them to make a cultural shift towards utilizing public transit.

It doesn't matter if people lie about their income. To apply for the Affordable Transit Program one is required to provide proof of income.

Proof of income – 1 of the following, for each income-earning member of your household:

Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment: your most recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada    Revenue Agency that shows your income on line 23600. This is the document that the CRA sent you after they received your tax summary; it verifies your net income.
CRA Proof of income statement (Option C)
Letter from Registered Social Worker