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Transit Equity in Albuquerque

A colorful bus is parked in front of a building.

11.17.23 – Earlier this month, city councilors voted 6-3 to keep bus fares free in Albuquerque. That’s after a report from the city’s transit department found no connection between violent crime and free rides. The decision cements what was a two-year pilot program as a permanent feature of the city’s public transportation system.    In a…

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Transit Equity in Albuquerque

A blue bus is parked in front of a building.

3.31.23 – Christopher Ramírez and Althea Atherton with Together for Brothers talk with Laura Paskus about the city of Albuquerque’s Zero Fares Pilot Program and why transit equity doesn’t just benefit those who need to take advantage of free fares on the city’s buses. Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guests:Christopher Ramírez, executive director, Together for Brothers Althea Atherton,…

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