NEW RELEASE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
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York Region is piloting the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) to help make transit more affordable for eligible residents.
Eligible residents can purchase a TAP pass for half the cost of a YRT adult monthly pass. The TAP pass is valid for unlimited travel on YRT services for the calendar month.
Who can apply:- York Region residents between the ages of 18 to 64 years old
- Currently not receiving transit assistance through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Programs
- Agree to take part in surveys to evaluate the pilot
- Have income at or below the limits listed below:
Family Size/Income Limit:
- 1 person $29,672
- 2 persons $41,964
- 3 persons $51,394
- 4 persons $59,345
- 5 persons $66,349
- 6 persons $72,682
- 7 persons $78,506
Source: Statistics Canada Low Income Measure, Before Tax + 15%, 2016
When to apply:- New applications will be accepted by telephone. There are a limited number of passes available.
- The pilot program runs until December 2019.
How to apply:
Call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 (Open Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
TTY: 1-866-512-6228 or 905-895-4293 (for the deaf, deafened or hard-of-hearing)
Applicants 18 to 64 years old must apply on their own. Couples residing together must apply as a family. Couples or single persons who are the parent or guardian of children under the age of 18 years old would apply as a family.
Please have the following documents ready when you call:
- 2017 Notice of Assessment (NOA)
- Your most recent Canada Child Benefit Statement (CCB) (if you have children under the age of 18 living with you)
- Proof of current York Region residence (e.g. utility bill, drivers licence)
For more information visit YRT.ca/tap
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