Transit fare going up in Nanaimo
Mar 21, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 141
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Episode description
It’s going to cost a quarter more to ride the bus in Nanaimo. April 1 transit fares are going up for the first time in years, following a fare review process.
A single ride will now cost $2.75 and a day pass $5.50
The price of Monthly concession passes for seniors and youth are also going up by $5.
The cost of a standard monthly bus pass remains the same at $65.
There’s also one route that’s decreased in price, the Nanaimo to Cowichan Valley Express route is now $5 dollars, down from $7.50.
Midcoast Morning speaks with the RDN’s Senior Manager of Transportation about the changes.
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