Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 67.9% Yes
  67.9% Complete
• 28.9% No
  28.9% Complete
• 3.2% Other - I'll share below
  3.2% Complete

2478 votes

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