What do we mean when we say ‘free’ public transport? 

There’s a lot of attention right now on the idea of making public transport free. In the first instance, you might think it’s a no-brainer. You can ride public trains, trams, buses, and ferries at no charge. That sounds too good to be true, but they’re a reality in many parts of the world. Over 100 cities have some form of free public transport, but there are many different models of free public transport, each with its own intention and actual impact. What do they achieve when it comes to economic, infrastructural, and environmental impact? This is part of a…This story continues at The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/what-does-free-public-transport-mean-in-different-cities