Transit fare going up in Nanaimo

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.