What does Preamble of No Free Rides Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code The amendment seeks to prohibit universal free fare policies on public transportation The bill has other purposes beyond prohibiting free fare policies

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Free Rides Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the No Free Rides Act of 2026.

What does PROHIBITION ON UNIVERSAL FARE FREE POLICIES. of No Free Rides Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code to prohibit recipients of assistance under this chapter from implementing universal fare-free policies. A 'universal fare free policy' is defined as one allowing all users of public transportation to ride without paying a fare. The prohibition includes an exception for 'targeted fare policies' that offer free or reduced fares to specific groups, such as seniors, low-income riders, students, or employees with agreements. The Secretary of Transportation may waive the prohibition for a recipient demonstrating a dedicated, non-Federal source of operating revenue for a universal fare-free policy.

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No Free Rides Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits public transportation agencies receiving federal assistance from implementing policies that allow all riders to use public transit without paying a fare.
The bill allows targeted fare policies offering free or reduced fares to specific groups like seniors or students.
The Secretary of Transportation can grant waivers to the prohibition if an agency demonstrates dedicated funding from a non-federal source for a universal fare-free policy.

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