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21 <br /> 1 Slide #3 <br /> Save Time, <br /> Save Money • <br /> Simplified Boarding <br /> No Need to Qualify Riders - { <br /> Eliminates Fee Collection Equipment _ <br /> 2 - - Q / I C <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #4 <br /> Net Positive Impact <br /> AnnUalExpenses Current Fare Free <br /> Operating Contract $11,160 $0 <br /> F <br /> i Contract ended 6/2025 <br /> Service Fees $25,800 $0 <br /> " y e- Equipment $6,000 $0 <br /> Upgrade every 3-5 years <br /> Fares _$10,000 $0 <br /> Total $32,960 $0 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Sarah Williamson explained that the pilot program would implement fare-free service <br /> 7 effective January 2, 2026, benefiting users by making public transportation more accessible for <br /> 8 medical appointments, employment, education, and other essential services. Based on programs <br /> 9 studied around the country, they would save time and money through simplified boarding <br /> 10 processes, eliminating the need to qualify riders for reduced fares, and removing fee collection <br />