Calgary Herald
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May 25, 2026
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Calgary Transit's free fare zone is an economic asset: Removing it would be a costly mistake
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A CTrain rolls down the 7th Avenue free fare zone in downtown Calgary. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG /Postmedia Network Article content In the global competition for investment, talent and tourism, every advantage matters. For decades, Calgary Transit’s free fare zone has been one of our most effective economic tools — a powerful driver of our downtown economy and a key competitive advantage. Now, Calgary’s city council is considering dismantling it. Article content That would be a significant mistake. Article content Article content Article content The free fare zone is often framed as a transit subsi…
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May 25, 2026