Across the nation, cities are embracing the idea of free transportation. In Olympia, Wash., and Richmond, Va., for example, public transit is free for all residents. Some cities, like Albuquerque, N.M ...

SRTA buses have been fully fare-free since Jan. 1, 2024 Since then, the number of rides has increased more than 56% Buses are on-time more often since drivers no longer have to wait for people to pay ...