No Free Rides Act of 2026

This bill would bar public transit agencies that receive federal transit assistance from offering a policy that lets all riders use a transit service without paying a fare. Agencies could still offer free or reduced fares to certain groups, such as seniors, low-income riders, students, or employees or members of an organization whose rides are paid for through an agreement with the agency. The Secretary of Transportation could waive the ban if an agency identifies a dedicated non-federal source of operating revenue to pay for a universal free fare policy.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Scott Perry Republican sponsor
• 6 cosponsors