#FareFreeTransit

Kamloops.me

@kamloops.me

1 month ago

The Cost of a Bus Ride Would you like to ride Kamloops’ buses without paying? Do you think it’s even possible?  What advantages and disadvantages might free transit have? Zohran Mamdani, New York’s new Mayor, promoted free transit during the election campaign. Many people thought it was a great idea… but not everyone. You might be surprised to learn that over...

ICYMI: #farefreetransit The Cost of a Bus Ride

Kamloops.me

@kamloops.me

2 months ago

The Cost of a Bus Ride Would you like to ride Kamloops’ buses without paying? Do you think it’s even possible?  What advantages and disadvantages might free transit have? Zohran Mamdani, New York’s new Mayor, promoted free transit during the election campaign. Many people thought it was a great idea… but not everyone. You might be surprised to learn that over...

#farefreetransit The Cost of a Bus Ride

Bob Jonkman

@bobjonkman.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy

2 months ago

Aperson in a parka boards a blye and white bus.

Nice to see #ZeroFareTransit / #FareFreeTransit mentioned!
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From www.cbc.ca/news/canada/public-trans...

Transit fares are going up. Why do Canadian cities struggle to keep it affordable? | CBC News

> With transit fares on […]

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LivableStreets Alliance

@streetsboston.bsky.social

1 year ago

Merrimack Valley makes state history with permanent fare-free transit The transit authority's board voted to make the transit system permanently fare free.

Some good news for your Thursday feed! Merrimack Valley RTA (MeVa) is *permanently* fare free as of this morning’s advisory board vote. 🚍🥳 #FareFreeTransit

www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Bryan Wilson

@bryanbybike.bsky.social

1 year ago

RTD Fare Free Transit Initiative RTD Fare Free Transit Initiative Background: #FareFreeTransit is already something that exists in Denver during certain times of the year & on the 16th Street Mall Free Ride. Every time transit is f...

I think we need #FareFreeTransit in #Denver year-round.
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#MobilityForALL #ClimateAction

Kate Rozen

@katerozen.bsky.social

1 year ago

Kansas City became the first major U.S. city to implement fare-free transit, funded by reallocating existing sales taxes and using dedicated local revenue streams. 🏙️ #FareFreeTransit

Larry Neufeld

@larryneufeldsk.bsky.social

2 years ago

The Guardian view on fare-free public transport: good for people as well as the planet | Editorial Editorial: The southern French city of Montpellier is the latest to recognise the benefits of incentivising residents to get on buses, trams and trains

Canadian cities are lagging behind on supporting fare-free transit despite it's long list of positive impacts: The Guardian view on fare-free public transport: good for people as well as the planet #transit #farefreetransit www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...