[bru-info] Take Action to Stop the Fare Increase!

[bru-info at lists.resist.ca]

Take Action to Stop the Fare Increase!

On June 27th, TransLink directors will vote on the 2008 fare increase.
 If they are successful, fares will go up by at least 25 cents and
monthly passes will go up by at least $4.  We keep paying more, but
the bus system actually is getting worse as overcrowding, long waits
and pass-ups continue.  While the crisis is clear, TransLink still
pours billions into privatized rail projects like the Canada Line
instead of buying more buses.

Meanwhile, skyrocketing rents, starvation-level welfare rates and a $6
training wage have left thousands of families struggling to survive in
BC.  Another fare increase would be a direct attack on our ability to
feed and clothe our families.  Our wages aren't going up – why are bus
fares?

The only way we can stop this fare increase is by educating,
organizing and mobilizing our communities to fight for our right to an
affordable and reliable transit system!


Get involved in our campaign to stop the fare increase!
Here's how:

1. ˜Make your voice heard at the June 27th  TransLink meeting!

We need to send a strong message to the TransLink directors to vote
against the fare increase. Let's tell TransLink what we really need --
more buses and lower fares!  Contact the BRU to sign up to speak at
604 215 2775 or  busridersunion at gmail.com

Location:           UBC Robson Square Downtown
                         800 Robson St. Vancouver

Time:                9:00am


2.  Spread the Word about the Proposed Fare Increase!

BRU Leafleting sessions:

Thursday, June 7th 6pm-8pm at Broadway and commercial

Sunday, June 17th 10am-3pm on Commercial Drive (between 1st & Venables)

Saturday, June 23rd 11am-1pm at Main Skytrain station


˜3.  Street Theatre with the BRU Culture Crew

Interested in helping out with props or doing popular education on the
streets?  Our street theatre this time around will focus on the
experiences of bus riders around high fares and poor bus service.
Join the BRU Culture Crew on Sunday, June 17th from 10am-3pm at the
Commercial Drive festival!


˜4. Banner-making for "Stop the Fare Increase" campaign

Monday, June 11th at 2pm at our office on 672 E. Broadway (and Fraser
st.).  Come lend us your artistic skills!


For any of these events, contact us at 604 215 2775 or
busridersunion at gmail.com to let us know you're coming!

-- 
Bus Riders Union
672 East Broadway St.
Vancouver BC
V5T 1X6
http://bru.vcn.bc.ca/
604-215-2775