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Here is a comprehensive global report on cities and regions that offer free public bus transportation (and in many cases, full public transit) to residents and travelers as of 2025:daily passport+5
Here is a comprehensive global report on cities and regions that offer free public bus transportation (and in many cases, full public transit) to residents and travelers as of 2025:daily passport+5
Europe
- Luxembourg (Countrywide)
- All public buses, trams, and trains are fare-free countrywide since 2020.timesofindia.indiatimes+3
- Belgrade, Serbia
- All buses, trams, and trolleys are free for all users from January 1, 2025.dailypassport
- Tallinn, Estonia
- All registered residents ride buses for free.wikipedia+2
- Dunkirk, France
- The entire bus network is free for everyone since 2018.tempo+1
- Aubagne, France
- All tram and bus services are fare-free and open to visitors.timesofindia.indiatimes+1
- Other Examples in France
- Calais, Tarbes, Saint-Fons, and others have citywide free shuttle or minibus lines.wikipedia
- Avesta, Sweden
- All buses in the city are free since 2012.tempo+1
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Offers free public transport for residents every Friday.timesofindia.indiatimes+1
- Stavanger, Norway
- From July 2023, ferries, buses, and trains are free for all residents.wikipedia
- Ghent and Leuven, Belgium
- Free night bus services on weekends.wikipedia
North America
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- The entire bus system and downtown streetcar are free as of 2025.dailypassport
- Chambly, Canada
- Offers free public bus service.tempo
- Olympia, Washington, USA (Intercity Transit)
- Zero-fare transit for all on city buses.finance.yahoo
- Alexandria, Virginia, USA (DASH Network)
- Fare-free local buses throughout the city.finance.yahoo
- Other US Examples
- Smaller cities and college towns such as Chapel Hill, NC, have free bus systems.finance.yahoo
Asia
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Several free city tour and feeder bus routes.wikipedia+1
- Go KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Multiple free bus lines servicing city center.wikipedia
- New Delhi, India
- All city buses are free for women since 2019.wikipedia
- Tel Aviv District, Israel
- Free weekend public transit in many municipalities.wikipedia
Australia & Pacific
- Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
- City-run bus service is free for all.wikipedia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Free trams in the central city zone.energytransition
- Hamilton, New Zealand
- Previously had free shuttles in the CBD; some cities still offer targeted free routes.wikipedia
Other Notable Policies
- Many cities offer free transportation to specific groups (students, seniors, low-income) or during specific times (Fridays, weekends, holidays).
- Some cities provide "free-fare zones" in central business districts (e.g., Calgary and Vancouver, Canada).wikipedia
Data Sources & Ongoing Updates
For the most up-to-date details and a broader city list, consult:- Wikipedia's dedicated articles on "Free public transport" and "List of free public transport routes" for city-specific info.wikipedia+1
- Databases such as Fare Free Public Transport and city transit websites, which maintain real-time lists and changes in fare policies globally. free public transport
- 6 Cities With Free Public Transportation — Daily Passport
- Cities around the world that have made public transport free
- Free public transport - Wikipedia
- List of free public transport routes - Wikipedia
- Cities | Fare Free Public Transport
- 11 Cities in the World That Provide Free Public Transportation
- WTFI Live
- Free public transport: best practices worldwide | EnergyTransition.org
- Making transit free just makes good sense - Municipal World
- Guest Post: Top 8 Public Transit-Friendly Cities Around the World, from Tokio Marine HCC - Moovit
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/goodbye-transportation-budget-more-40-130000363.html

