Guests Marcus Finbom, Robbie Makinen, Janno Lieber, and Brian Taylor discuss the concept of free public transit, its challenges and successes, implications for low-income passengers, and its role in reducing congestion and pollution. They also explore the complexity of payment methods and the context-specific nature of public transit. The mayor of Boston shares her perspective on making public transit free, and Brian Taylor explores the decline in transit ridership in Los Angeles. They also discuss the impact of congestion pricing and improvements to the bus network on promoting public transit usage.