Winnipeg Transit fares to increase in January of 2016

It's going to cost a little more to ride the bus in Winnipeg next year.

Starting Jan. 1 of 2016, the city says a standard Winnipeg Transit fare, paid in cash on the bus, will rise from $2.60 to $2.65. That jump also applies for Handi-Transit users.

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The price of pre-purchased ticket sheets will rise from $2.25per ticket to $2.30. Seniors and reduced cash fares will cost$2.15.

Other rate hikes include:

• Max 5 Pass: from$20.25 to $20.70
• SuperPass: from $22.50 to $23.00
• Monthly Pass: from $86.65 to $88.55
• Post-Secondary Pass: from $69.35 to $70.85

Tickets from 2015 will be accepted until March 31, 2016.

Last month, the province announced it would be amending its fundingagreementto help the City of Winnipeg expand itsbus rapid transit systemwithout having to raise fares by an extra five cents. TheManitoba government pledged to give$1.7 million to help keep potentialtransit fare rises, associated withexpansion costs, down.

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That agreement hasno bearing on the forthcoming$0.05 rise, which occurs annually with inflation, a spokesperson with the city said.

Check out Winnipeg Transit's website for more information about transit fares.