Grand River Transit has announced a three per cent hike for riders including monthly adult users, seniors and students starting this Sunday.

Region of Waterloo Director of Transit Peter Zinck said the across-the-board increase was made to offset the cost of operating services and provide new services, specifically in Cambridge.

"One of the main implementations we're doing in Cambridge is route 206, a new iXpress route," said Zinck.

"[It] will connect the south Galt area to Fairway station in Kitchener.That'll be a 15 minute service for much of the bulk of the day. And then 15 minutes [non-rush hour] and on weekends.

Cash fare: no change. ($3.25)

Stored value payment (adult): $2.86 from 2.76.

Stored value payment (senior, student): $2.49 from 2.40.

Adult monthly pass: $90 from $86.

Reduced monthly pass: $75 $73 available for seniors and students.

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Zinck said they're also aligning routes in Cambridge and providing additional service and connections to Conestoga College and Cambridge.