Iowa City extends fare free transit, expecting 68% boost in ridership

Iowa City extends fare free transit, expecting 68% boost in ridership

The program, which started in August 2023, aims to eliminate public transit barriers, increase ridership, and reduce carbon emissions.

Iowa City extends Fare Free Transit Program

Iowa City extends Fare Free Transit Program Edited release 07/08/25 As Iowa City Transit’s two-year fare free pilot program nears its conclusion, the City Council has voted to extend the program citing its positive impacts on ridership, sustainability, and economic development goals. The fare free program was launched in August 2023 to remove barriers to public transit, boost ridership, and reduce carbon emissions, which are key goals of the Cit…