Free Public Transportation: a Postcard from Montpellier
The french city Montpellier has offered free transit fares since December 2023. Could it be an inspiration for the United States?
By
Apolline Lamy
9:01 PM PDT on June 2, 2025
The french city Montpellier has offered free transit fares since December 2023. Could it be an inspiration for the United States?
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