Free fares make taking public transit accessible to anyone. That may sound like a good thing, but Sun Tran workers say it's causing major issues.
Kevin Hampton works with the labor union for Sun Tran and Sun Van employees called teamsters.
“Using drugs on the bus consuming alcohol, relieving themselves on the bus, vandalizing the bus when called out on their actions and in some cases assaulting the drivers,” Hampton said. Teamsters links these problems to free fares, which allow anyone to ride public transit. But Tucson’s Vice Mayor says accessibility is important for low-income families.
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