The economic folly of free buses. There are better ways to fight climate change, immobility and inequality
The Economist argues that making buses free is economically misguided.
Why it matters. It says other policies could address climate change, limited mobility and inequality more effectively.
What to watch. Watch for proposals that improve bus access and cut emissions without eliminating fares.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe EconomistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economist“The economic folly of free buses”
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Ranked 10th of 10.
- Starting score
- 5.0
- Public-interest topic
- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
- +1.25
- High-reliability sources
- +0.75
- Score
- 8.0
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