>>1050137>>1050140>>1050144>>1050150>>1050160Two of the main arguments I hear against free transit are increased vandalism and hobos starting to live in the vehicles/people just riding around aimlessly. How much does this happen in Tallinn?
Can you give me a quick rundown on public transit in Tallinn?
Here in Germany, we have Semestertickets for university students. They are based on contracts between General Students' Committees or Studierendenwerks and transport agencies. They aren't free, but they are (almost) mandatory for all students and the cost-benefit ratio is insane.
The price and area of validity of a student ticket can vary widely. A buddy of mine studies in Konstanz and can only ride buses within the city limits (town of 80 000 people). I have access to all local buses, trams, light rail, metro, commuter, regional and regional express rail in the whole state of North Rhine-Westphalia and small areas beyond that. The ticket is roughly 250€ for six months.
Oh yeah and my city offered free transit for a day to celebrate the 25th birthday of the conversion from tram to light rail.
