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Affordable Transit Program
Reduced transit fares for eligible residents
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Affordable Transit Program page now shows expanded eligibility details, updated fare amounts, and a new online application flow with contact and support information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Affordable Transit Program page now shows expanded eligibility details, updated fare amounts, and a new online application flow with contact and support information.
Affordable Transit Program content updated
The Affordable Transit Program page now shows the current program details, including a 50% discount on bus fare for 12 months for residents of Brampton, Caledon, or Mississauga, with MiWay and Brampton Transit fare tables updated as of April 1, 2026. The page also now lists updated eligibility rules, required documents, application steps, and support contact information, including the online application link, the 905-793-9200 phone line, and the affordabletransitprogram@peelregion.ca email address. The visible content now includes exact fare amounts such as MiWay adult monthly fare $72.50, MiWay adult single fare $1.75, Brampton Transit adult monthly pass $74.25, Brampton Transit adult single fare $1.78, and the Brampton Transit seniors single fare of $0.93 for Caledon residents only. It also adds renewal instructions, pickup locations, and GO Transit reimbursement guidance, while noting that the household income table was updated July 2025 to reflect 2023 data.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Affordable Transit Program provides a 50% discount on transit fares for eligible residents of Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. It supports adult monthly passes, adult and youth single fares, and GO Transit adult fare reimbursement for approved applicants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Discounted bus service in Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga
- GO Transit fare reimbursement for trips on GO trains or buses using a PRESTO card
Documents Needed
- PRESTO card
- Proof of income for each household member 20 to 64 years of age, and for Caledon seniors 65 years and older; applicants 18 years or younger applying alone need a letter from school
- Proof of address
- Newcomer documents, including the Confirmation of Permanent Residence Document, Protected Person Status Document, Refugee Protection Claimant Document, or Acknowledgement of Refugee Document
- Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Ontario Student Assistance Program proof of assistance document for youth 16 to 19 years old living on their own
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga
- Canadian citizens
- Newcomers with proof of permanent residency, sponsorship or refugee claimant status
- Adults 20 years or older
- Youth 16 to 19 years old living on their own
Who is not eligible
- International students
- Foreign workers
Eligible expenses
- PRESTO adult monthly fare
- PRESTO adult single fare
- PRESTO youth (13 to 19 years) single fare
- PRESTO seniors single fare
- GO Transit adult fare reimbursement
How to apply
- Create an online account before applying.
- Apply online.
- Upload or mail a copy of your documents, or bring them to a Service Peel counter.
- If a disability prevents you from applying online, call 905-793-9200, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to request a phone application.
Processing and Agreement
- After you apply, it may take up to 20 business days to receive a response.
- You may be contacted for more information.
- If approved, the discount will be programmed onto your card by transit staff at specific locations.
- When your bus pass is close to expiring, contact the program to close your old application and re-apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Transit Program Program
What is the Affordable Transit Program?
The Affordable Transit Program provides a 50% discount on transit fares for eligible residents of Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. It supports adult monthly passes, adult and youth single fares, and GO Transit adult fare reimbursement for approved applicants.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Transit Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Transit Program program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Transit Program program, you must:
Live in Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga
Be a Canadian citizen or newcomer with proof of permanent residency, sponsorship or refugee claimant status
Be 20 years or older, or a youth 16 to 19 years old living on your own, and meet the household income thresholds
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Transit Program?
Discounted bus service in Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga
GO Transit fare reimbursement for trips on GO trains or buses using a PRESTO card
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Transit Program?
You can contact Region of Peel by email at affordabletransitprogram@peelregion.ca or by phone at 905-793-9200.
Where is the Affordable Transit Program available?
The Affordable Transit Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Affordable Transit Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Affordable Transit Program is a Grant and Funding