A new $578k grant will support the city's free transportation program
Zero Fare gives 25,000 low-income Philadelphians free SEPTA rides. The grant will support evaluation of the program, which is currently in a pilot phase.
“We already know paying for transportation is difficult for many Philadelphians and can limit their access to City resources such as health care and social services and job training programs that can ensure economic opportunity for all. We’re hoping Zero Fare can be a City benefit that helps more residents achieve a great quality of life,” she said.The majority of Zero Fare participants were chosen through a lottery system.
Orfelina Feliz Payne, the executive director of Puentes, said the impact on participants extends beyond just financial savings.
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