“Free” Transit Is Anything But
A version of the following commentary appeared in the Examiner. People don’t appreciate things that are free, for good reason. One...
Free Buses, Costly Lessons
A recent paper arguing for fare-free buses in New York City reads like something we’ve already tried—and failed at—in Kansas...
It’s Time to End Free Transit in Kansas City
We all know that you get what you pay for. When you pay nothing for something, you usually get something...
Free Bus Fare, Still a Bad Idea
Almost exactly four years ago, I wrote in this space that the move in Kansas City to reduce bus fare...
To Nobody’s Surprise, Riverfront Extension of Kansas City Streetcar Going over Budget
It’s the viral crossover no one asked for and no one needs—high inflation and government waste. But here in Kansas...
As Kansas City’s Streetcar Expands, Its Buses Suffer
On Wednesday morning, The Kansas City Star published a detailed report on the city’s suffering bus system. Riders complain about...
About That “Economic Impact Study” Conducted on Free Bus Service in Kansas City . . .
In a January 26, 2020 column for The Kansas City Star, the CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority...
Fare Free Public Transit? Not so Fast
A version of this op-ed was published by the Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri, made news around the country last...
Patrick Tuohey on KCPT’s Ruckus
On Thursday, October 10, Patrick Tuohey joined the Ruckus panel to discuss KCATA bus service in KCMO, Jackson County property...
