Starting in July of next year, public transportation will be free for those age 65 and up. • Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced the measure on Wednesday. • But some advocacy groups say the city should go further. • Jean Lalande, co-ordinator at the Welfare Rights Committee of South-West Montreal says public transit is an essential service, and it should be free for everyone — or at least more affordable for those with low incomes. • “Even dogs get to ride the public transit on a pilot project," Lalande said, "but we don't get so much as a pilot project for people on low income." • What do you think? Should public transportation be free for everyone in Montreal? • Tap the link in bio to read more. • • • (Photo: Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada) #CBCMTL #freetransit #MontrealPublicTransit #stm