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Portland to consider free transit passes for city workers ahead of lengthy I-5 closure

Portland leaders are considering a pilot program to fully subsidize public transit passes for approximately 9,000 city employees ahead of upcoming Interstate 5 closures.

750 Pittsburgh city workers to get free transit passes

750 Pittsburgh city workers to get free transit passes Diana Ionescu Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

Taipei, New Taipei to offer free bus rides on Sept. 22

Fort Worth ISD high school students can ride Trinity Metro free

Trinity Metro has announced that Fort Worth Independent School District high school students will once again be allowed to ride public transportation for free following a successfu...

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

LA mayor wants to make transit fare-free

LA mayor wants to make transit fare-free Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption A...

Phoenix cuts transit fares for low-income riders, tables fare-free days

Phoenix cuts transit fares for low-income riders, tables fare-free days Zachary Whalen Sun, 08/30/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primar...

OKC Streetcar to remain permanently free after pilot program success

OKC Streetcar to remain permanently free after pilot program successThe Downtown OKC Streetcar will remain fare-free indefinitely following the success of a pilot program designed...

OKC streetcar will stay fare-free after ridership shot up 74%

OKC streetcar will stay fare-free after ridership shot up 74% Diana Ionescu Tue, 08/11/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Cap...

Transit Briefs: BART Train Length and Schedule Changes, Muni Increasing Service …

...and Woodstock blows a gasket

New Superloop Route: SL12 Launches In September

And journeys are free for the first week.

3 ways Mamdani plans to make the bus faster — and why it's harder to make rides free

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced investments in wider bus lanes, higher-quality bus stops, and better equipment. For now, fares are still $3.

Two-Item Tuesday: SPUR Refutes ‘Flexed Spending’ Canard

Plus Woodstock has a crack and still isn't back in service

Transit improvements in Sarnia

Transit improvements in Sarnia

West Memphis to launch new transit system

West Memphis to launch new transit system Diana Ionescu Sun, 08/09/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption W...

Oklahoma City Is Taking Transit Seriously (Which Is What Booming Regions Should Do)

The Big Friendly considers a small sales tax to boost transit, which is so necessary in a booming region.

TARTA to offer free round trip rides to Glass City JazzFest

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will offer free round-trip rides to the Glass City JazzFest on Saturday.

This small Utah city makes transit 'effortless'

This small Utah city makes transit 'effortless' Diana Ionescu Wed, 07/22/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

We could make public transport free for what we're spending to keep it cheap to drive

But most drivers can’t trust or don’t have the public transport system they need.

Transit Month Kicks Off Amidst Do-or-Die Funding Push

Getting the Regional Transit and the Stronger Muni for All Measures Passed is Focus of this Year's Transit Month Celebrations

Nampa public transit could end after council votes to eliminate VRT funding

Public transit in Nampa could end Oct. 12 if the City Council does not restore VRT funding during its final budget vote Aug. 17. One rider says the service gives him freedom and in...

Gold Runner Bus Study Sparks Push for a Seamless Statewide Transit Network

As officials seek feedback on the future of the Gold Runner Thruway Bus network, transit advocates argue the state has an opportunity to build a truly integrated system with coordi...

Toronto offers free ferry tickets ‘in celebration of waterfront victory’

The City of Toronto is offering free island ferry tickets for kids and seniors this August 'to thank Torontonians for making their voices heard,' according to the city.