Kansas City's experiment with free bus fares is coming to an end as the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral race pushes to eliminate fares on the Big Apple's buses. Kansas City became the ...

Kansas City’s $50 million experiment with free bus fare is hitting the brakes — because the city can no longer afford it. Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s socialist proposals — including free buses ...

"Free buses" is one of the big ideas that helped Zohran Mamdani win the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. But in Kansas City, the bus system is going the opposite direction after years of ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the transit system relies on bus and subway fares and that she "cannot set forth a plan right ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expresses doubt about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's free bus plan, citing concerns over removing ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Riding the bus in Iowa City doesn’t cost a thing. That’s been the case since 2023, ever since the city adopted a fare-free transit program, a program that’s just been ...

Tucson City Council voted 5-2 to maintain free bus fares while exploring funding and safety improvements for public transit. Concerns were raised about the financial sustainability of free fares, with ...

Every campaign season, politicians debate the potential benefits and drawbacks of making public transit free. New research ...