Public transit users in Calgary may soon be able to travel to and from a neighbouring First Nation for the first time.

After the first leg of the CTrain opened in May 1981—a “glorified streetcar,” some observed—the free fare zone quickly became a perk of city life in Calgary. And the CTrain, far from being obsolete, ...

Calgary’s five leading mayoral candidates are proposing similar platforms to tackle public safety and transparency, but they are touting different ideas when it comes to improving public transit.

The motion, which was approved unanimously, calls for a comprehensive review of Calgary Transit's downtown free fare zone, including potential changes and its elimination.