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Should public transport be free to use?
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A free bus ride sounds simple, but the service still needs funding. Should fares disappear, or should money go toward more reliable routes?
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- Alex · Starter
A bus that comes on time matters more to me than a free bus that rarely arrives.
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Free fares could make daily life easier for people with very little money.
Read original comment → - Jordan · Starter
Why not start with reduced fares for people who need them and see what happens?
Read original comment → - Taylor · Starter
I would support it if the funding plan also protects service in smaller neighborhoods.
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