Their commissions are still good. I just started using them even knowing that they would be ending the free trading. I'm happy so far.
BoA-Mer & Wells aren't after active and/or no-money-down traders. The freebies are an enticement for asset-gathering. They want balances, not activity.
If you buy an electric car, you can drive up to 300 miles without recharge, and you never have to buy gas nor get an oil change.