Mastodawn

Free public transit boosts seniors’ budget and independence. Who else could it help?
With Montreal’s free senior transit program’s growing popularity and proven effectiveness, community organizations are hoping it can expand to other vulnerable groups.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-stm-free-transit-seniors-concordia-9.7192334?cmp=rss

Bruce MacDonald May 9

If you live long enough, you'll eventually be too old to drive. Then what?

"One-quarter of seniors don't drive, according to Statistics Canada. For them, public transportation becomes the main way to get around, according to the Institute for Research on Aging."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-stm-free-transit-seniors-concordia-9.7192334

#FreeTransit #ElderlyMobility #value

Free public transit boosts seniors’ budget and independence. Who else could it help? | CBC News

With Montreal’s free senior transit program’s growing popularity and proven effectiveness, community organizations are hoping it can expand to other vulnerable groups.

CBC

Stefan Bohacek Feb 15

"Unless a person has spent real time in the bowels of a courthouse, it’s hard to imagine how many of the matters clogging criminal courts across the country originate from a lack of transit."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/opinion/free-bus-rides-mamdani.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MVA.JF_B.na34Lbc6jtZU&smid=url-share

Via https://lemmy.world/post/43164553

#PublicTransit #transportation #FreeBuses #FreeTransit

Opinion | Something Surprising Happens When Bus Rides Are Free

It starts at the curb. It extends far beyond that.

The New York Times

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The Bright Side Jan 8

Since implementing free bus travel in 2014, Dunkirk has seen bus passenger numbers soar by 165%.

Daily users benefit from the convenience and reduced pollution, all without paying a fare.

"You never have to wait long," says Theo, a regular.

#FreeTransit #Sustainability #AirQuality

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BfPVDFUe Jan 3

how the cleanup feels like
#freetransit #cleanup #newyear

BfPVDFUe Jan 3

PSA:

if you are using our Freetransit service and your session is down right now because you're doing maintenance: Tough luck. We're currently removing everyone who is not up. #freetransit #bgp #cleanup #newyear

JackTatt 🇨🇦Dec 30

The exceptions to #FreeTransit being a waste prove the rule. I was on holiday in Whistler and the Fairmont shuttle bus was not reliable so I took @[email protected] 4/5 back. This pair of interlined routes is free connecting the base of both mountains, the pedestrianized village, and key residences. 1/2