[van-announce] Bus Riders Say No to the Fare Increase!

[Bus Riders Union]

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Beat the Fare Hike!

Bus Riders Say No to the Fare Increase!
Public Meeting and Campaign Launch

Saturday, July 24, 1 PM
Vancouver Public Library 
(350 W. Georgia, Alma Vandusen Room)


    Next April (2005) TransLink plans to to increase public transit fares again!  This time the fare increase will be across the board: cash fares, tickets and passes, including youth and seniors concession passes.

    The fares are already too high!  After two massive fare hikes in the last 5 years most transit dependent people are already struggling to pay the high fares at a time when wages are stagnant or falling, welfare and other forms of income assistance have been slashed and public services that people rely on are being gutted.  Most impacted by the high fares are low-wage workers, welfare recipients and other low-income people, mostly women and disproportionatly people from immigrant and Aboriginal communities.

    But this time bus riders are getting organized to stop the fare increase.  After forcing TransLink to restore Night Owl Buses we know that when bus riders get organized and take action we can make TransLink back down.  Join us as we come together to plan, strategize and take action to beat the fare hike.

Free - Refreshments - Children Welcome, Childcare Available

For more information or to confirm your attendance, contact:
Bus Riders Union
604 215 2775
bru at resist.ca
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