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Insanity (lemmy.world)
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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

My city also seems to have a weird focus on lowering fares to increase ridership. Going from $2/ride to $1/ride isn't going to convince anyone to turn their 30 minute drive into a 90 minute bus ride. Or deal with the uncertainty of whether the bus will be at the bus stop on time.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Right, cost isn't the issue.

    I wouldn't mind getting a yearly subscription if I could use it anywhere, had more buses, and more routes.

    Let me pay taxes goddamn it that's exactly what they're for.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Idk, I cost can be the issue. I live in a city with pretty decent public transit, and there's a reliable transit line that will take me to a friend that I visit pretty regularly. It's like 5-10 minutes to drive and maybe 20 to take public transit. More time, but if public transit was free I would definitely take it at least 80% of the time.

    The problem is, if my boyfriend and I both go, it costs us ~$10 for the round trip. It's hard to justify spending that when I already have a car, and the gas to get there is a negligible expense. I do okay money wise (hence why I have a car at all), but if you ride often enough that expense really adds up.

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