Inequity and public transit

Episode 7 August 18, 2022 00:20:13
Inequity and public transit
The Article 1 Podcast
Inequity and public transit

Aug 18 2022 | 00:20:13

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Show Notes

In this episode, Gabrielle Pyska speaks with Thai Dillon Higashihara, a member of the TTC Riders advocate group in Toronto, on the inequality that lies behind public transit for students and low income community members. Higashihara speaks on his own experiences with the system, as well as how permanent funding is needed in order to transition away from fares, ultimately creating a more inclusive transportation system.

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