LiFT publishes report on fare-free transit in the US

Across the United States, fare-free public transport unexpectedly gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 11 cases of full FFPT existed before 2020. As the pandemic unfolded, FFPT evolved from a relatively fringe policy to a “best practice” applied by transit agencies in response to COVID-19. More than 60% of urban public transit agencies suspended fare collection during the pandemic. This report traces this transformation.

COVID-19, fare-free public transport: accelerators (or not) for sustainable mobility?

COVID-19 has had a profound effect on mobility. From one day to the next employees started teleworking en masse, some of us avoided places like public transport because of a fear of contracting the virus, and many started walking in weekends because other leisure activities were cancelled. But did these experiences make us think differently now about mobility ? To which extent will we continue to telework ? Are we still afraid to take public transport or share a ride with others ? A panel survey organized by the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) together with the University of Luxembourg offers more insights into the long-term effects of COVID-19 on sustainable mobility.