Calgary advocate warns CBE bus fee surge pushes parents to drive, risking pedestrian safety

A local transportation advocate worries that increased bus fees at Calgary public schools raise safety concerns due to added traffic congestion, but the board expects a minimal impact.  Earlier this week, the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) confirmed that fewer students have registered for yellow bus services for the 2026-27 year, despite enrolment projected to increase in the near future. Compared...
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