One In Four Virginia Transit Agencies Operate Fare-Free; Should Others Follow Their Lead?

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By Wyatt GordonJan 18, 2024, 12:01 am163 pts
Editor’s note: this article originally appeared on the Virginia Mercury and is republished with permission. Economists teach us that few things are more dangerous to society’s provision of public goods than a free rider, but the government provides many public goods — K-12 education, highways and…

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One In Four Virginia Transit Agencies Operate Fare-Free; Should Others Follow Their Lead?

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