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This led to a very confusing discussion in the replies about the varying fares and systems of public transit in the Oakland-San Francisco area (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
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As it turns out it doesn't actually cost that much on regular transit, there's an AIRPORT SURCHARGE because it's an "airport train".

No wonder Americans don't use public transit, even when the system exists it's ridiculously difficult and expensive to use.

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[–] 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Even the listed price is cheaper than cabs or car rentals tho. Cabs charge about 3.50 and then 0.55 for every 5th of a mile. So about $35 for 13 miles.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I think the point is that public transport should be cheaper than driving your own car. That's the only way to encourage adoption.

    Unfortunately our country is being run by the cartoon villain from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

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