Virginia
Central Virginia Bus Riders Reap Benefits of Zero Fare and New Services
"We see the benefit [of fare-free transit], but also the financial necessity that bus riders are having and experiencing because we know that rent is up, the cost of groceries is up. But what hasn’t gone up is people’s incomes. And so this is a backdoor boost in wages.”
One In Four Virginia Transit Agencies Operate Fare-Free; Should Others Follow Their Lead?
“Every mode of transportation is subsidized; the question is how much."