Editorial: No free transit rides

Free public transit is a concept with undeniable intrigue. The idea, raised this week by Coun. Aaron Paquette, is to eliminate fares on city buses and LRT.
The theory goes that bargain-seeking Edmontonians will ditch their private vehicles and hop aboard a train or bus if tempted with a free ride, much like the crowds which descend on municipal or provincial attractions every no-charge admission day.
Paquette raised the suggestion Monday and tabled a motion for administration to examine the pros