RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The price to ride a GRTC (Greater Richmond Transit Company) bus will remain free. Richmond leaders came together at a scheduled city council meeting on Dec. 9 to figure out if they need to start charging riders or even consider other options.
At the Monday meeting, GRTC and city leaders reached an agreement on a new ordinance that will impact its riders.
Officials with the city say that they will continue to support the GRTC Zero Fare program by allowing businesses to advertise at bus stops throughout the city. GRTC first began the Zero Fare program during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has since been extended several times…