Town of Banff

Programs for Low Income Residents

Low Income Transit Pass

This service provides a free transit pass to the following individuals:

1. Individuals living under the most recently published Low Income Cut off Level (LICO)
2. All recipients of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program
3. Seniors, eligible to receive the Alberta Seniors cash benefit

Individuals must register for the program on an semi-annual basis, providing proof of income and residency (6 months minimum) at Community Services.
   

Taxi Pass Program

Low income individuals who are 55 years of age or older, have a disability or who are temporarily injured are eligible for a taxi pass to provide transportation to medical appointments. 

Banff Canmore Community Bus

The Banff-Canmore Community Bus program uses the empty school buses returning from Banff and Canmore as a way to provide a low cost transportation option between the two communities.  This is a partnership initiative between the Town of Banff FCSS, Town of Canmore FCSS, and the Canadian Rockies Public Schools.

For information or to register for any of the above programs, please contact Community Services, Town of Banff 403.762.1251; or visit our office at Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street.