The coronavirus’s spread has placed American transit agencies in a bind. Ridership has nosedived — as much as 70% on the Bay Area’s BART system — bringing a corresponding drop in revenue collected from fares. With millions of Americans working from home and sheltering in place, … [Read more...] about Why cutting fares can make public transport safer right now
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This French city is now offering free public transport to everyone
Dunkirk, a city in France, is one month into a project that makes it the biggest European city to offer entirely free public transport to residents and visitors alike. Beyond the environmental benefits, a study found that free public transport leads to an increase in mobility … [Read more...] about This French city is now offering free public transport to everyone