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Met Council members oversee Twin Cities transit, but rarely ride it

Only nine of 17 council members used their free transit passes, with one member taking 117 of the 259 total trips, highlighting a disconnect from regular riders.

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In the last year, just half of those appointed to the Metropolitan Council have taken advantage of the free Metro Transit rides that come with their job.

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Met Council members oversee Twin Cities transit, but rarely ride it

In the last year, just half of those appointed to the Metropolitan Council have taken advantage of the free Metro Transit rides that come with their job.

·Minneapolis, United States
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Star Tribune broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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