Children ride public transport free in Cascais, Portugal

sol.sapo : "Today, in a municipality like Cascais, the network is free of charge for all children up to 12 years old and has symbolic prices for those over 65. The growth of the network will be accompanied by universality and free access."

Resort towns love the fare-free idea

Whistler tempts drivers to stay off the road | CTV Vancouver News: "Getting drivers of the road is exactly what the Resort Municipality of Whistler is trying to do.

The town has introduced an incentive program to cut down on commuter traffic by hiking municipal parking rates in exchange for free public transit at peak times.

Whistler's mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden said the initiative is supposed to cut down on commuter traffic by encouraging locals to walk or take public transit and encouraging tourists not to drive and take shuttles instead. It’s part of an effort to have less cars on the road to cut back on congestion.

Whilhelm-Morden said she's received complaints before about people who aren't used to driving in the inclement conditions seen on the Sea to Sky Highway, and improving that could be an added bonus in addition to cutting back on congestion.

The initiative has been going on for about a year and a half, and although Wilhelm-Morden said it's too early to provide numbers, she thinks the feedback has been largely positive."

Partnership with LYNX allows free bus rides for Seminole State students, employees

Partnership with LYNX allows free bus rides for Seminole State students, employees: "Through a partnership with LYNX, students, faculty and staff at Seminole State College of Florida can now enjoy unlimited rides on LYNX buses for free. The service begins today."

Fort Collins, Colorado students ride fare-free

Hitch a ride with your local public transportation system: "Transfort, a public transit system that is free to CSU students, has made riding to and from campus or essentially anywhere in Fort Collins a convenience rather than a hassle.

“Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but it helps me save the gas in my car,” said Jordan Preiss, a CSU sophomore studying psychology. “It’s just convenient having it right near my place.”"

HERE COMES WINDRIDER: Free public transit program set to launch Monday, Nov. 6

The Livingston Enterprise : "Come Nov. 6, Livingston residents will have a whole new range of options for getting around town.

On that day, the county launches its Windrider Transit Program, offering free rides on four fixed routes within town. "

Popular Greenville free trolley expanded with new routes

Officials are hoping the trolley which runs Thursday to Sunday will get more cars off the road downtown.

“Maybe helping alleviate some of the parking issues that we have in our downtown area,” Matney said.

They also said the transportation option will help the elderly and poor.

“The fact that it’s free will give people an opportunity to be more self-sufficient and enjoy,” said Greenville City Councilwoman Lillian Brock Flemming.

Sister Bay (NC) Kicks Off Free Summer Trolley June 30

Door County Pulse : "“People come downtown for a variety of reasons and we want people to think about different ways to get around,” said Chris Milligan, coordinator for the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA).

The trolley will make 14 stops through the village’s downtown and stretching out to Fred and Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar and Grill and Corner of the Past Museum. The entire route will take approximately 30 minutes.

“Everyone is really excited about this,” said trolley manager Jerry Saballus, who said he is only concerned with the trolley being too popular."