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It’s a start! 👍
yeah its like why only youth? I don't see a scenario where its disadvantageous to have someone use it. Even if just to look around they are at that point a tourist really which most places want because they tend to spend money while looking around. I would like it a bit like a library card where you can lose your privleges for improper behaviour though.
Because convincing US politicians to properly fund public transit is like pulling teeth, and until the funding model is changed, US public transit agencies literally cannot afford to eliminate fares. Providing free fares for kids is really smart because those kids will grow up knowing how awesome public transit can be and will help be a driver for change in the long term.