What are the parties promising on Public transit?

Public transit platforms

Here's what the 2025 Canadian election parties are promising.

Invest an additional $250M in the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to lower costs and support developing, expanding, and operating local, regional, and cross-Canada transit

"Make rural and small communities more affordable and accessible through investing an additional $250 million in the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. By working with provinces and territories, we will lower costs and further support the development, expansion, and operation of local, regional, and cross-Canada transit and bus solutions that help Canadians get to work, school, medical appointments, and visit loved ones." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

Not fund the Québec City tramway

"Quebec City tramway: A Conservative government will not fund the construction of the Quebec City tramway, a costly and unpopular project." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

Doubler le financement du transport collectif et soutenir tous les projets sélectionnés par le gouvernement du Québec
Réinstaurer un crédit d’impôt pour un abonnement de transport en commun ou l’utilisation d’un service d’autopartage

Il militera pour des mesures encourageant la population à la mobilité durable, par exemple le retour d’un crédit d’impôt pour un abonnement de transport en commun ou l’utilisation d’un service d’autopartage.
Proposer que le fédéral investisse dans le maintien des actifs de transport en commun

Le Bloc proposera que le fédéral investisse aussi dans le maintien des actifs de transport en commun afin de préserver les infrastructures dont nous profitons déjà, par exemple, le métro de Montréal.

Work with provinces and municipalities to double public transit ridership by 2035
Support provinces to build infrastructure needed for housing growth, like water, transit, and public services, with $2B/year

"The Communities First Fund will support provinces in building the infrastructure needed for growth – like water, transit, and public services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Expand the Canada Public Transit Fund, which currently gives money to municipalities to fund capital projects, to include operations funding as well

"We will work with provinces and municipalities with a goal of doubling public transit ridership by 2035, including expanding the Canada Public Transit Fund to include operations funding." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Adopt a National Transportation Strategy to reach zero-carbon public ground transportation across Canada by 2040
Introduce fair tax measures to encourage sustainable mobility choices, including public transit use and active transportation
Expand public transit accessibility, ensuring barrier-free buses, rail services, and transit stations
Require all federally-funded transit projects to purchase only zero-emission buses

"Require all federally funded transit projects to purchase only zero-emission buses to accelerate the transition away from diesel." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Allow cities to use federal transit funding for operations, including hiring drivers, increasing service frequency, and reducing fares
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Require all passenger ferries to convert to electric or hybrid systems
Commit to a permanent, dedicated federal public transit fund annually starting in 2026
Provide an annual federal transfer to municipalities to support free public transit

"Advocate for user-fee-free public transit, with an annual federal transfer to municipalities." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Support discounted public transit fares for youth

"Support preferential public transit tariffs for youth and ensure safe, accessible transit options for seniors." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Make public transit more affordable and accessible for seniors
Expand transit services and infrastructure in rural communities