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Should L.A.’s train and bus rides be free? Karen Bass may soon decide

Summary by Ground News
Mayor Eric Garcetti asked Metro to study free bus and rail service. Critics say the switch could add to an influx of homeless people. Early estimates by Metro place the cost of eliminating fares countywide at $1 billion a year. The household income for 62% of Metro riders is less than $24,000.

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Should L.A.’s train and bus rides be free? Karen Bass may soon decide

Critics and even supporters say the switch could add to an influx of homeless people and would cost $1 billion a year. Proponents believe legislative solutions can be found.

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Los Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
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