No Free Rides Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7843

119th Congress

No Free Rides Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Perry

R - PA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would ban cities and transit agencies from offering free public transportation to all riders, even if local governments want to fund it themselves. Representative Scott Perry introduced this legislation that would make it illegal for communities to eliminate fares on buses, subways, and other public transit systems. The bill would override local decisions about how to run and pay for public transportation in their own cities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ChamberHouse

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No Free Rides Act of 2026

This bill would ban cities and transit agencies from offering free public transportation to all riders, even if local governments want to fund it themselves. Representative Scott Perry introduced this legislation that would make it illegal for communities to e

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This bill would ban cities and transit agencies from offering free public transportation to all riders, even if local governments want to fund it themselves. Representative Scott Perry introduced this legislation that would make it illegal for communities to eliminate fares on buses, subways, and other public transit systems. The bill would override local decisions about how to run and pay for public transportation in their own cities.

Bill Number: 7843
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Fact Sheet

Title: No Free Rides Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7843
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would ban cities and transit agencies from offering free public transportation to all riders, even if local governments want to fund it themselves. Representative Scott Perry introduced this legislation that would make it illegal for communities to eliminate fares on buses, subways, and ot

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would ban cities and transit agencies from offering free public transportation to all riders, even if local governments want to fund it themselves. Representative Scott Perry introduced this legislation that would make it illegal for communities to eliminate fares on buses, subways, and other public transit systems. The bill would override local decisions about how to run and pay for public transportation in their own cities.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits any city or transit agency from implementing a 'universal free fare' policy where all riders use public transportation without paying
Prevents local governments from making their own decisions about whether to offer fare-free transit, even if funded through local taxes or budgets
Would reverse existing free-fare programs that some cities have already adopted to increase transit access and reduce traffic congestion
Applies federal restrictions to local transportation policy decisions traditionally controlled by city and state governments

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect residents of cities considering or currently offering free public transit, particularly low-income individuals who benefit most from fare elimination. Transit agencies in communities like Kansas City or Chapel Hill, which already have fare-free programs, would be forced to reinstate fares. The legislation would also impact local government autonomy by preventing cities from using their own funds to provide free transportation as a public service, similar to libraries or roads.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7843, 119th Congress (2026). "No Free Rides Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7843

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