Kansas City 'Zero Fare' Trending

On paper . . . No fees for po'folk sounds great.

The reality that nobody reports . . .

An uptick in violence, decline in service and widespread complaints from customers who would GLADLY PAY MORE for a better system. 

Meanwhile, here's the cover story . . .

In late 2019, Kansas City, Missouri, became the first major U.S. city to approve a fare-free public transit system.

The "zero-fare" movement has garnered support among business groups, environmental advocates, Democratic leaders and others who say that public transit boosts local economies, mitigates climate change and is a basic necessity for many individuals. The idea gained traction during the pandemic, which underscored the critical role public transit plays for essential workers who don't have the luxury of working from home.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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