Oakland is testing what happens when you give people $300 to ride the bus

Full article available at Oaklandside |  Evonne Liang, a single mom who lives near Laney College, usually drives her car to get to work in downtown Oakland. She pays at least $14 for parking and constantly rising gas prices have forced her to search for deals wherever she can find them. Her family budget is tight. “Any amount we can save helps. We go to a nearby church that gives out food and clothes,” she said. But a new free prepaid transit card has changed Liang’s mind about her commute. She now plans to take the bus to save money....