Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says she wants to develop a long-term strategy to make Metro free during her term as chair of the Metro board of directors.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says she wants to make LA Metro buses and trains more affordable and, eventually, fare-free, reports Robert Matteson in The Center Square. "To make the Los Angeles Metro more affordable, Bass said that she wants to expand the LIFE program, which provides free rides and discounts to low income residents."
Bass said that in her capacity as Chair of Metro's board, she plans to develop a long-term strategy for Metro "to finally be fare-free." According to Bass, "My vision as board chair includes four priorities: Metro safe, Metro affordable, Metro reliable, and Metro ready."
The LA Metro system provided over 300 million trips last year, second only to New York City's transit system.
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