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Transit Access Grant (TAG) is a grant that provides single-fare transit products to eligible agencies to distribute to clients who need short-term transit support and who are in urgent transportation need.
Since its inception in 1996, the Transit Access Grant (originally named Donate A Ride) has distributed more than $2 million worth of transit tickets to those in need and helps thousands of Edmontonians annually through local social service agencies. These agencies provide transit tickets, allowing for one 90-minute trip, to those who need basic transportation to get to employment, educational and social services, improving their quality of life.
To be eligible for the program, organizations must:
Transit Access Grant (TAG) is now accepting applications.
Transit Access Grant (TAG) Agency Tracking Form
The demand is always greater than the supply of Arc tickets. Please consider your request carefully based on the size of your agency and the agency’s ability to support clients with one of our more sustainable transit fare assistance programs (for example, Ride Transit).
ETS has many programs that may support your clients. There are programs for seniors and families on a lower income, as well as youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Children 12 and under also ride free with a fare-paying customer.