Fare Restructuring for Handitran and On-Demand Services

Argued that seniors on fixed incomes cannot afford transit price increases and asked council to protect them.

Stated that HandyTran is a lifesaver after losing his wife and income, and asked council to keep fares affordable.

Advocated keeping weekly and monthly Via subscription options alongside ride bundles rather than replacing them.

Spoke as a daughter advocating for her disabled senior mother, warning that higher fares force painful choices between medical trips and basic needs.

Expressed worry over the removal of ride passes and price increases limiting residents' ability to enjoy life.

Argued against raising transportation prices, characterizing the increase as a tax on working people and urging publicly owned, affordable transit.

Expressed concern as a UTA student without a car regarding price increases on Arlington's primary public transit option.

Supported the proposed transit fare restructuring and automated ride credit bundle renewals.

Expressed mixed feelings, noting that while price increases are understandable, 50% hikes for daily Handitran users on fixed incomes are difficult.

Shared that HandyTran is his primary transportation and urged the city to create a hardship or lower-income fare tier.