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applegrove

(118,492 posts) Tue Dec 18, 2018, 09:39 PM Dec 2018

Been noticing lots of drug addicts fare jumping on buses. Sometimes they say thanks

to the drivers. I'm wondering if this is bus policy in the market drug addicted area of downtown Ottawa? If that is policy it is pretty good. Save on pan handling. Saves lives by easy access to safe injection sites. Save on crimes. Maybe it is informal. Maybe it is not part of a wider pattern. I hope it is a sign of government coming together to help people in crisis.

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Been noticing lots of drug addicts fare jumping on buses. Sometimes they say thanks (Original Post) applegrove Dec 2018 OP

That would be municipal government, of course True Dough Dec 2018 #1

Yes. Municipal bus. I don't know if it is anything. But I hope it is the starting applegrove Dec 2018 #2

True Dough

(17,246 posts)

1. That would be municipal government, of course

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Tue Dec 18, 2018, 11:03 PM

Dec 2018

No way Doug Ford is showing any sympathy (or common sense) when it comes to those who require social welfare, even though his brother's history related to addictions is well known.

applegrove

(118,492 posts)

2. Yes. Municipal bus. I don't know if it is anything. But I hope it is the starting