Metro considers free fares on buses and trains

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HOUSTON — The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is considering making its buses and trains free to ride for everyone. Agency officials said the move could potentially boost ridership and ease traffic congestion for drivers.

“We don’t have as many riders as we would like using the system,” said Tracy Jackson, media director for Metro. “Year-to-year we are flat, but…