Riders will be able to get around on Lawrence Transit buses without paying a fare again for all of 2025.
“For the third year in a row, bus service will be free of charge in Lawrence,” the city announced Friday morning. “This includes all fixed-route, paratransit, and on-demand trips.”
The city first started a pilot program to offer fare-free rides beginning in January 2023. The program is evaluated each year and financially supported by increased federal transit funding.
“Offering fare free service removes both cost and convenience barriers that used to prevent people from riding the bus,” Adam Weigel, director of transit, said in the release. “If service costs continue to rise faster than revenues, there may need to be a community conversation about bringing fares back or reducing levels of service to keep the fare free program. At this point, forgoing fare revenue is still a strong strategy for increasing the use of transit in Lawrence.”
The transit guide for 2024-25 is available via Lawrence Transit’s website at this link.
See individual routes and find more information at lawrencetransit.org/routes. For help planning a trip, call 785-864-4644.
Find info about Lawrence Transit’s apps at lawrencetransit.org/mobile-tools.
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