Free bus service in Worcester (Mass.) area keeps trucking for fifth year
- Date: 04/18/2024
Riders of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s buses will be boarding the buses for free for another year. The Authority’s…
Most agencies stopped collecting bus fares and required rear-door boarding to limit virus risks for bus operators. That extra money in the pockets of riders helped families stabilize their finances, while it often was spent in local businesses, transit advocates say.
Nationally, a movement to make public transportation fare-free has gained momentum. In the Washington region, Alexandria’s DASH system hopped onboard.
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