Calgary School Bus Fees Skyrocket

Calgary parents brace for a major school bus fee hike—grades 1-9 riders face a $140 jump to $500 per student, while kindergarten one-way trips climb from $180 to $250. The Calgary Board of Education, running out of reserve funds, says rising fuel costs and more students needing busing are driving the increase. Critics warn this could block access to public education, arguing it’s a government responsibility—not a parental burden. The province says it’s investing heavily in transportation, but insists school boards, not the government, set fees and are accountable to families. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c797cbf63dcb4a9f