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Maryland MTA Expands Free Rides for Children, Enforces Fare Evasion Penalties
Several initiatives and concerns have emerged around public transit systems in the U.S. aimed at improving access and addressing financial challenges. In Baltimore, the Maryland Transit Administration expanded fare-free access for city students beyond school hours and for children under 12, while also introducing a low-income fare program and stricter fare enforcement measures to reduce unpaid rides. Meanwhile, Milwaukee County is confronting significant fare evasion, with one in four bus passengers not paying fares, prompting the county board to request a comprehensive plan to mitigate this issue without compromising safety. On a federal level, bipartisan legislation called the Transit Bus Affordability Act has been introduced to have the Government Accountability Office study and recommend ways to reduce the high costs of procuring transit buses, which remain a financial burden despite rising public transportation use. These efforts reflect a broader focus on enhancing transit affordability, accessibility, and financial sustainability across different regions.

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