York Region is piloting the one-year 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 | $25,512 |
| 2 persons | $36,079 |
| 3 persons | $44,188 |
| 4 persons | $51,024 |
| 5 persons | $57,047 |
| 6 persons | $62,491 |
| 7 persons | $67,49 |
| Source: Statistics Canada Low Income Measure, Before Tax, 2015 |
When to apply:
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Telephone applications will be accepted starting January 22, 2018. There will be a limited number of passes available.
The pilot program will run from April 2018 to March 2019.
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