Originally Posted by
FallenPixels
That is why walkers are still included currently, but it is only temporary - they are working on a fare system that is fair to everyone and follows the law. The two tier system came in when Hamilton only had a few accessible buses, so they paid less due to the inconvenience of maybe waiting 3-4 buses before an accessible one came along. Now 99% of buses are or will be accessible so they do not have an excuse for the two tier system, and it creates inequalities that are legally unfair.
Many people in wheelchairs/walkers do work, why should they ride free? If they do not work, they are entitled to the low income pass like others, those who are over 65 (the majority of the legit walker users) can get the seniors pass