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Bus Fees Soar as Schools Expand | Calgary News
Calgary school bus registrations are dropping despite rising student numbers — and it’s all because of a 40% fee hike that now costs families $500 annually, up from $360. Kindergarten trips also jumped to $250 one-way. The board blames depleted reserves and higher operating costs, though waivers are available for struggling families. Meanwhile, Calgary Catholic Schools kept fees flat and saw steady demand, even with growing enrollment. Province-wide, Alberta just pledged $450 million in new transportation funding — a 43.5% jump since 2022 — to help schools manage costs. Looking ahead, Calgary…
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