nicole wants fare-free bus rides for all
@startleseasily.bsky.social
✨in my fare-free era✨
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Friends, it's time. After five years, I'm moving on from covering #MetroCouncilNash.
The July 15 meeting will be the last one I cover. It'll also probably be the last one I watch for some time.
I'll have more to say about this decision later, but for now, I want to thank some folks.
🦞
The July 15 meeting will be the last one I cover. It'll also probably be the last one I watch for some time.
I'll have more to say about this decision later, but for now, I want to thank some folks.
🦞
If the Board of Ethical Conduct — which almost NEVER makes findings that someone actually violated Metro’s ethics code — found I had committed a violation as a board member, I would simply resign.
Alternately, the council could hold a vote to remove Hendricks. His term isn’t up until 2027!
Alternately, the council could hold a vote to remove Hendricks. His term isn’t up until 2027!
Board split on Jasper Hendricks ethics violations charges - Nashville Banner
The Metro Board of Ethical Conduct issues warning to Fair Commissioners Chair Jasper Hendricks for violating ethical rules and recommends ethics training.
nashvillebanner.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If the Board of Ethical Conduct — which almost NEVER makes findings that someone actually violated Metro’s ethics code — found I had committed a violation as a board member, I would simply resign.
Alternately, the council could hold a vote to remove Hendricks. His term isn’t up until 2027!
Alternately, the council could hold a vote to remove Hendricks. His term isn’t up until 2027!
Elizabeth: “What’s that neighborhood over where @neilkornutick.bsky.social lives? Wedgemont?”
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Elizabeth: “What’s that neighborhood over where @neilkornutick.bsky.social lives? Wedgemont?”
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tell ndot. i want them to know it was me
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
tell ndot. i want them to know it was me
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now this picture hits different
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
now this picture hits different
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I just had a chance to watch this portion of the meeting and if WeGo thinks this is the last conversation on this topic it won't be.
At yesterday’s WeGo Board meeting, Chair Gail Carr-Williams said WeGo responded “instantly, and in an outstanding fashion” to the federal shutdown.
This was right after @quinevanssegall.bsky.social asked the board to partner with council on a plan for emergency fare suspension in the future.
This was right after @quinevanssegall.bsky.social asked the board to partner with council on a plan for emergency fare suspension in the future.
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I just had a chance to watch this portion of the meeting and if WeGo thinks this is the last conversation on this topic it won't be.
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it’s remarkable how good we are at implementing limited-time fare suspension despite executive leadership’s ramblings to the contrary
is it time for new executive leadership that’s more in touch with the reality of modern transit operations?
is it time for new executive leadership that’s more in touch with the reality of modern transit operations?
Titans home game -> Nashville WeGo bus rides all free.
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
it’s remarkable how good we are at implementing limited-time fare suspension despite executive leadership’s ramblings to the contrary
is it time for new executive leadership that’s more in touch with the reality of modern transit operations?
is it time for new executive leadership that’s more in touch with the reality of modern transit operations?
At yesterday’s WeGo Board meeting, Chair Gail Carr-Williams said WeGo responded “instantly, and in an outstanding fashion” to the federal shutdown.
This was right after @quinevanssegall.bsky.social asked the board to partner with council on a plan for emergency fare suspension in the future.
This was right after @quinevanssegall.bsky.social asked the board to partner with council on a plan for emergency fare suspension in the future.
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
At yesterday’s WeGo Board meeting, Chair Gail Carr-Williams said WeGo responded “instantly, and in an outstanding fashion” to the federal shutdown.
This was right after @quinevanssegall.bsky.social asked the board to partner with council on a plan for emergency fare suspension in the future.
This was right after @quinevanssegall.bsky.social asked the board to partner with council on a plan for emergency fare suspension in the future.
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In this house, we believe:
- Make every bus free
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
You know how we could solve the alleged fraud concerns with Journey Passes AND avoid confrontation with folks unhappy with their inability to qualify?
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
In this house, we believe:
COLBY SLEDGE, WEGO CEO WHEN
- Make every bus free
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
You know how we could solve the alleged fraud concerns with Journey Passes AND avoid confrontation with folks unhappy with their inability to qualify?
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
COLBY SLEDGE, WEGO CEO WHEN
Reposted by nicole wants fare-free bus rides for all
- Make every bus free
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
You know how we could solve the alleged fraud concerns with Journey Passes AND avoid confrontation with folks unhappy with their inability to qualify?
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
WeGo questioned on safety measures and fraud prevention for Journey Cards
WeGo Public Transit staff members who requested anonymity due to safety concerns say they are increasingly worried about how Journey Cards are being handled at
fox17.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
- Make every bus free
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
- Increase Rte 18 frequency to every 10 minutes.
- If you take bus to airport, pay $10 at airport bay before disembarking, in order to maintain headways.
- If going from airport, pay $10 when boarding
- install luggage racks on these buses (no-brainer)
- profit
You know how we could solve the alleged fraud concerns with Journey Passes AND avoid confrontation with folks unhappy with their inability to qualify?
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
WeGo questioned on safety measures and fraud prevention for Journey Cards
WeGo Public Transit staff members who requested anonymity due to safety concerns say they are increasingly worried about how Journey Cards are being handled at
fox17.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
You know how we could solve the alleged fraud concerns with Journey Passes AND avoid confrontation with folks unhappy with their inability to qualify?
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
Say it with me, folks: FARE-FREE BUSES!
It’s that easy. We’re making it difficult for no good reason.
fox17.com/news/local/w...
A promotion nobody really wants.
He thanks "Councilwoman Williams" again. His family has had(if I counted correctly) 5 or 6 hospitalizations in the last 90 days.
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A promotion nobody really wants.
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@startleseasily.bsky.social "I concoct plenty of things in my brain." dead
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
@startleseasily.bsky.social "I concoct plenty of things in my brain." dead
“There were early concerns that fare-free travel would heap extra burdens on bus drivers, drawing homeless people or anything-goes behavior. Yet several drivers said that not having to ask passengers for payment or transfers has led to less friction with riders.”
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“There were early concerns that fare-free travel would heap extra burdens on bus drivers, drawing homeless people or anything-goes behavior. Yet several drivers said that not having to ask passengers for payment or transfers has led to less friction with riders.”
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
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My daughter just created a metro council diorama and titled it “Boring Meeting”. Her first agenda item is “build more houses so kids has places to live” 🥹
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
My daughter just created a metro council diorama and titled it “Boring Meeting”. Her first agenda item is “build more houses so kids has places to live” 🥹
Just Margot in a fleece onesie at Peeler Park. Because it’s Thursday, and we all need a pick-me-up.
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Just Margot in a fleece onesie at Peeler Park. Because it’s Thursday, and we all need a pick-me-up.
OMG SHE DID NOT EVEN READ THE ARTICLE. I AM DEAD.
Calvin said, in today’s Homelessness Planning Council meeting, “Quite honestly, I did not read the article. I couldn’t get past the first sentence, just because it was not factual.”
Calvin said, in today’s Homelessness Planning Council meeting, “Quite honestly, I did not read the article. I couldn’t get past the first sentence, just because it was not factual.”
I truly wish government officials would speak in plain English. Just listened to OHS Director April Calvin address Eli’s reporting in the Scene. I could barely follow what she was saying, and I worked at the precursor to OHS. Lots of innuendo and allusion to things unsaid.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
OMG SHE DID NOT EVEN READ THE ARTICLE. I AM DEAD.
Calvin said, in today’s Homelessness Planning Council meeting, “Quite honestly, I did not read the article. I couldn’t get past the first sentence, just because it was not factual.”
Calvin said, in today’s Homelessness Planning Council meeting, “Quite honestly, I did not read the article. I couldn’t get past the first sentence, just because it was not factual.”
I truly wish government officials would speak in plain English. Just listened to OHS Director April Calvin address Eli’s reporting in the Scene. I could barely follow what she was saying, and I worked at the precursor to OHS. Lots of innuendo and allusion to things unsaid.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I truly wish government officials would speak in plain English. Just listened to OHS Director April Calvin address Eli’s reporting in the Scene. I could barely follow what she was saying, and I worked at the precursor to OHS. Lots of innuendo and allusion to things unsaid.
America is basically a failed experiment at this point but @colbysledge.bsky.social is posting again so not all is lost I think
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
America is basically a failed experiment at this point but @colbysledge.bsky.social is posting again so not all is lost I think
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there are places in America you can just … get on a train. I’d love to be part of one someday
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
there are places in America you can just … get on a train. I’d love to be part of one someday
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The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily agreed to let the Trump administration forgo paying SNAP food benefits for the entire month of November.
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments • Tennessee Lookout
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of SNAP food benefits.
tennesseelookout.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily agreed to let the Trump administration forgo paying SNAP food benefits for the entire month of November.
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WeGo: Call a special meeting of the board to update the public. Precedent for special called meetings is 5 days notice. Get it on the calendar.
Journey Pass cannot enroll riders at-scale, and we’re pulling resources away from other priorities. Bag the box.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/w...
Journey Pass cannot enroll riders at-scale, and we’re pulling resources away from other priorities. Bag the box.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/w...
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
WeGo: Call a special meeting of the board to update the public. Precedent for special called meetings is 5 days notice. Get it on the calendar.
Journey Pass cannot enroll riders at-scale, and we’re pulling resources away from other priorities. Bag the box.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/w...
Journey Pass cannot enroll riders at-scale, and we’re pulling resources away from other priorities. Bag the box.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/w...