The Weekend: My free ride was great while it lasted

Madeleine Chapman reflects on the end of the free 64 bus route in Auckland after eight months of enjoying the complimentary service due to station closure. She discusses her upbringing in a household where asking for things was considered rude, and how the free bus felt like a gift in a world where costs are constantly rising. Despite the upcoming fare implementation on the 64 bus, Chapman will miss the convenience and affordability of the route, opting to walk to work instead.

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