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Alexandria, Virginia's DASH bus could be fare free by fall
Breakfast links: Alexandria’s DASH bus could be fare free by fall
By Nicole Cacozza (Contributor) April 7, 2021
Alexandria considers a free bus
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson is proposing eliminating bus fares for DASH in the fall. Wilson’s proposal estimates that free DASH buses would increase ridership by 23%, but to make it happen the council has to approve a budget increase. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
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By Nicole Cacozza (Contributor) April 7, 2021
Alexandria considers a free bus
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson is proposing eliminating bus fares for DASH in the fall. Wilson’s proposal estimates that free DASH buses would increase ridership by 23%, but to make it happen the council has to approve a budget increase. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
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