Friday, March 13, 2020

Free buses in Tempe, Arizona, USA

The other night when we were going to a basketball game at Arizona State University we took the Venus line and then transferred to the Mercury line. And here is the thing. These buses are completely free of charge. The city operates them to encourage people to take public transit rather than drive their own cars. Dave chatted with one of the drivers who said the program has been very successful. Taxes were raised by a tiny percentage point to pay for the Orbit buses.
https://maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2020/03/13/orbiting-tempe/ 

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Dakota County #freetransit service extended and expanded

A bus runs three times daily Monday through Friday between the county courthouse in Hastings, Cedar Grove Transit Station in Eagan and Signal Hills Shopping Center in West St. Paul, where riders can access Metro Transit and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority bus connections.
https://www.twincities.com/2020/03/10/dakota-county-opens-up-free-transit-service-to-the-public-makes-stops-in-hastings-eagan-and-west-st-paul/? 

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Fare-free system in North Carolina to expand service on weekends