One in four Virginia transit agencies operate fare-free, perhaps permanently

Over the last four years since the pandemic began, many politicians and members of the public have similarly come to rethink the value of public transportation, especially to society’s essential workers. One in four Virginia transit agencies have maintained zero-fare service, with prominent elected officials pledging to keep buses free.

Although building up the political will to keep fares free can take years, many localities across the commonwealth have decided that the value of affordable public transportation for their residents is worth every penny.