International jurisdictional review of initiatives to improve transit affordability for people living on a low income /

Cities comparable to Toronto were selected for more in-depth analysis based on the degree that transit affordability was addressed in transportation planning documents; the availability of performance metrics on transit affordability; the implementation of concession fares for groups at higher risk of being | 2 FINAL REPORT | Transit Affordability low income and concession fares targeted to low in [...] With the roll- out of Presto and the development of a transit fare equity policy framework in Toronto, the opportunity exists to implement income-based fares. [...] With a city and metropolitan area population of 8.4 million and 13.6 million, respectively, it is the largest city in the UK and in the EU. [...] The vision of the strategy is that “London’s transport system should excel among those of global cities, providing access to opportunities for all its people and enterprises, achieving the highest environmental standards and leading the world in its approach to tackling urban transport challenges of the 21st century” (Mayor of London, 2010, p. 32). [...] The plan is detailed in its consideration of the rationale for providing discount fares and reaffirms the maintenance of a single fare for travel throughout the city.