Massachusetts fare‑free transit report backs $25 billion Freedom to Move Act

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Edward Markey released a report documenting the success of fare‑free transit programs across Massachusetts, including pilots in Worcester, Boston and the Merrimack Valley. The study argues that eliminating fares saves families money, lifts ridership, eases congestion, improves air quality and enhances street safety.

The authors use the findings to urge Congress to pass the Freedom to Move Act, a proposal that would allocate $25 billion for communities nationwide to launch or expand fare‑free public‑transit services. They present the Massachusetts experience as a model for other jurisdictions seeking similar benefits.

The report calls for increased federal investment to make fare‑free transit a public good and a tool for economic, racial and climate justice.