Brampton Transit Offers Exit Program for Staff

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. Brampton Transit launched a voluntary exit program, offering select staff a $25,000 lump sum to resign and help shrink the workforce. This move targets falling ridership numbers as the city adjusts operations. Federal immigration caps introduced in 2024, slowed population growth and cut international student enrollment, both big drivers of, transit demand in the past. City officials stressed the program is completely optional, with transition support for participants and their keeping safety and reliable service. Front and center after losing roughly $26 million in fares last year, the union for transit workers passed on commenting when reached out to. It's a calculated step to realign resources with today's realities, setting Brampton Transit up for sustainable service down the road.