Eligible Nova Scotians living in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) will soon be able to ride public transit for free, thanks to the expanded Free Bus Pass Program from our PC government.
Through the program, annual Cape Breton bus passes will be provided at no cost to Nova Scotians on income assistance, their spouses and dependants, as well as participants in the Disability Support Program.
“Having the freedom to move around your community – to get to work, appointments, school, or to simply connect with others – is something many people count on every day,” said Scott Armstrong, Minister of Opportunities and Social Development. “Through our new community bus pass program, we’re working with our partners at CBRM on a solution that gives more people access to reliable public transportation and the freedom and opportunity that come with it.”
The program builds on the success of a similar program that launched in Halifax Regional Municipality and was made permanent in 2021. It is expected to launch in CBRM this fall.
Those eligible for the program will receive a pass for Transit Cape Breton at no cost. Individuals are not required to provide proof of their transportation needs to access the program. More information on receiving the passes will be available later this summer. This expanded program is part of our Houston government’s commitment in making life more affordable for Nova Scotians.