Sun Tran passengers discuss free fares, bus problems
Most Sun Tran passengers say they like the free fares that have been in existence since 2020, but some say it lets too many troublemakers on the buses.
Tim Steller
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Tim Steller's column: Tucson should find a way to keep Sun Tran bus fares freeFor Star subscribers: We shouldn't let a $10 million gap in funding kill off the incredible convenience of free fares on Tucson's buses. Yeah, it means a few more weirdos, but overall, the program is working.
For Star subscribers: As federal funding runs out to keep Tucson's public transportation network free, the city's looking to local educational institutions to help fund a permanently fare-free transit network.Â
The SunLink streetcar is offering free rides through the end of 2023.Â
