Why low-income earners aren’t the key beneficiaries of free public transport

When you think of public transport, one of the most compelling arguments is that it should be free for everyone, especially for people from low-income backgrounds. But while everyone loves a costless ride, the impacts vary among different socio-economic groups. In fact, the biggest winners in free public transport already benefit the most from public transport. Let’s take a look why:  Living close to public transport is expensive In countries such as America and Australia, living close to public transport is expensive. Mapping by researchers at RMIT University in Australia found that, unsurprisingly, public transport in inner urban areas is more frequent…

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