A briefing note from City of Calgary's Administration stated that it was unclear whether the free transit program for children aged 12 and under is achieving its set out goals.

Meaghon Reid spoke with LiveWire about this saying "I think how that translates is that, especially where adults have a monthly pass, it’s sort of unlimited, that you’re not just saving those transit trips for necessities, like, appointments." She noted that she's heard anecdotally that having free transit for kids relieves the economic burden for many Calgarians.

Read the full article here: Unclear if goals are being met in providing free Calgary Transit for kids: Briefing note