Tucson Mayor and Council Vote to Extend Free Transit Fares | Key Decision for Sun Tran Riders

Did you hear? Transit fares will stay free through December 31. Here’s the vote from Mayor and Council that made it official. In this council meeting, Tucson Mayor and Council members vote on the extension of free transit fares for Sun Tran buses. As part of the tentative budget proposal, the recommendation is to continue offering fare-free rides through December 31, 2021, instead of the previously planned July 1st end date.
The council discusses the importance of this extension and agrees to bring the issue back for further review in November, where they will evaluate how things are going in the community and decide whether to extend the free fares through June 2022.
Council members also highlight the need for consistent communication, ensuring that Sun Tran riders are aware that the free fares are in place through the end of the year.
Watch the full discussion to see how the decision was made and how this impacts public transportation in Tucson moving forward.
Since its start in 1983, Sun Tran has grown from a small transit operation into Tucson’s main public transportation network. Over the years, it has expanded its services, including the introduction of the Sun Link streetcar and Sun Van paratransit for accessibility. Sun Tran remains committed to providing safe and efficient transit solutions for the Tucson community.
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