Overview
- The Education, Social and Family Development, and Health ministries said Thursday they will cover 13% of fare revenues for eligible transport services from April to June 2026.
- Support applies to primary and special education school buses, disability services that use the Enabling Transport Subsidy, and providers that regularly move seniors and patients for long-term care and community dialysis.
- Operators are expected to hold fares steady during the three-month window, though ministries cautioned prices could rise after June if fuel costs stay high.
- Social service agencies that receive MSF funds must pass the grants to their contracted transport operators, and MOH with the Agency for Care will issue claiming guidance by end-April.
- From July 2026, the Enabling Transport Subsidy will extend to more people with disabilities, complementing existing student aid that helps lower monthly school bus bills.