Albuquerque established a permanent zero-fare transit program in November 2023, becoming one of the largest U.S. cities to implement this model. As a result, the program aims to support low-income residents, with nearly 90% of bus riders earning less than $35,000 annually and lacking vehicle access. Transit officials and advocates emphasize the importance of public transit in ensuring mobility and access for those in need, viewing it as essential for enabling upward movement in people's lives. Transit equity initiatives focus on providing necessary resources and improving service aspects such as routes and frequency.
Albuquerque made zero-fare transit permanent in November 2023, becoming one of the largest U.S. cities to implement zero-fare transit.
Nearly 90% of Albuquerque's bus riders have household incomes of less than $35,000 per year, and a similar percentage don't have access to a vehicle.
Transit equity is giving the people that are most in need the resources, and then build out other aspects of public transit, such as routes and frequency.
This is a public service, and the people we serve really rely on it. I think it's a way to really just open up access and create mobility.
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