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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids is considering eliminating fares for it's transit system.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette report says 78% of rides are already free through a free-fare program.
A study on the proposal to eliminate all fares is expected to be ready this summer.
Cedar Rapids Transit estimates it could save $1.3 million in the first year alone not having to replace old fare boxes.
Iowa City has offered fare-free transit for just over two-and-a-half years.
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