Fare-Free Transit

Portland's Fareless Square to Start Charging

The largest free mass transit area in the U.S. is changing its rules next year, when it will start charging people to ride the bus.

14 August 2009 - 6:00am

The Oregonian

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Free Bus Rides Coming to New York?

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced an idea to speed up buses in Manhattan by eliminating crosstown bus fares.

5 August 2009 - 7:00am

The New York Times

Should NY Transit Be Free?

Charles Komanoff, an economist, analyst and activist in New York, has created an elaborate spreadsheet looking at the cost of congestion to the city. His conclusion? Free transit and congestion pricing would relieve traffic.

7 July 2009 - 2:00pm

Reuters Blogs

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Why Is Fare-Free Transit The Exception Rather Than The Rule?

Transit agencies spend a lot of money to make money. In many cases, the amount spent equals or even surpasses the amount they bring in from fares. So why charge them at all? Dave Olsen takes a look at Fare-Free transit, what's holding it back, and how to make it a reality.

23 February 2009 - 5:00am