Transit Access Program

The Transit Access Program helps to ensure all residents of Grande Prairie have access to public transit and can stay connected to their community.

It offers a 50% subsidy on the Grande Prairie Transit SUPERPASS to qualifying applicants. The SUPERPASS is a new, re-loadable electronic smart card used to pay your bus fare. For full details on the SUPERPASS, please visit cityofgp.com/superpass.

To be eligible, applicants’ income must not exceed the Low-Income Cut-Off level determined by Statistics Canada +30%.

Applications to access the program can be completed year-round. Proof of address, household income and documentation for dependent children are all required for the application.

Download an application form here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the subsidized SUPERPASS rates?

Fare Category	Monthly Pass	TAP Subsidy Fare
Adult	$69.00	$34.50
Student/Youth (Ages 6-17)	$54.00	$27.00
Senior (Ages 60+)	$39.00	$19.50

Who is eligible for the program?

The program is available for individuals with an income at or below the Low-Income Cut-Off level as established by Statistics Canada, plus an additional 30%.

Family Size

1 Person

2 Person

3 Person

4 Person

5 Person

6 Person

7 Person

Annual Income Cut-Off Level

<27,760

<34,558

<42,485

<51,584

<58,505

<65,985

<73,464

How do I apply?

Call Community Social Development at 780-538-0380 to book an application appointment or walk-in to the office Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

You must bring:

A completed application form (download here or pick-up at participating facilities)
1 document showing proof of age for each applicant (ex: birth certificate, driver’s license, Alberta Government Identification Card, passport, baptismal certificate OR Alberta Health Card
1 document showing proof of address (ex: current utility bill, current bank or credit card statement, government-issued letter, driver’s license OR Alberta Government Identification Card)
1 document showing proof of household income- this includes yourself, your partner, spouse and dependant children 18 years of age or older (ex: Current Alberta Income Support Direct Deposit Statement, 2018 Notice of Assessment OR your 3 most recent paystubs)

Does the program apply to me if I am currently receiving benefits from Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)?

No, AISH recipients qualify for a free monthly transit Superpass that can be picked up at the City Hall.

Transit Access Program

Frequently Asked Questions

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