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Black market transit passes an issue, alderman says
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Posted: Feb 6, 2013 12:41 PM MT
Last Updated: Feb 6, 2013 12:39 PM MT
Ald. Diane Colley-Urquhart wants the city to probe whether there is a black market developing for low-income transit passes in Calgary. (CBC)
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Is there a black market for low-income Calgary Transit passes?
Ald. Diane Colley-Urquhart wants city council to look at the issue.
On the Wednesday edition of the Calgary Eyeopener, she discussed her concerns with David Gray.
- Click on the "Listen" button above to hear the full interview.
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