D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit systems take off

Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by loeg on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @01:10AM (#34591829)

~$2 fares are common in the US and I would not describe that as "free or nominally priced."

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by woodruffw on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @01:13AM (#34591853)

Okay, but do an in-kind comparison: can I take a public tram for ~$2 in similarly sized US cities?

I can’t think of many; the first that comes to mind is Portland’s MAX, which is $2.50, has a smaller network with longer headways, and services a much larger metropolitan area as justification for its existence.

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by Rebelgecko on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @02:33AM (#34592368)

Not sure how the headway and network size compare, but Los Angeles light rail is $1.75. Good deal when you compare the cost of living to most of Europe!

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by loeg on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @10:48AM (#34596605)

I agree that some European cities subsidize transit somewhat more than most similar-sized US metros.

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