Across the nation, cities are embracing the idea of free transportation. In Olympia, Wash., and Richmond, Va., for example, public transit is free for all residents. Some cities, like Albuquerque, N.M ...

DOWNTOWN — Seniors who have become accustomed to purchasing 13-ride passes for the Big Blue Bus will have to wait a few weeks to buy more due to a shortage created by high demand, transit officials ...