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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by rippercushions on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @01:08AM (#34591820)
Single fares in Switzerland are indeed extortionate, but there are a wide variety of passes that cut costs considerably, including one that gives you free travel throughout the entire country.

https://www.sbb.ch/en/travelcards-and-tickets/railpasses/ga....

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by incone123 on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @02:30AM (#34592350)
There's a pass that gives actual free travel, or just unlimited travel for a fixed price?
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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by rippercushions on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @04:23AM (#34593076)
You pay CHF 3860 upfront, and you get a magical card that lets you ride (almost) every train and bus in Switzerland as much as you like for a year.
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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by loeg on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @11:01AM (#34596816)
That's about $11.50/day, including weekends, or $16/biz day. For a commuter, that's $8 each way. That is a pretty substantial fare.
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