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Neither lowering fares or simply increasing enforcement can solve fare evasion alone. Investing in better services and winning public trust are just as important.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Public transport should be free for the public. It benefits ~everyone involved:)

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Exactly. It's a public service, not a business.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Calm down, Communist! /s

[–] [email protected] -2 points 6 days ago

Better service benefits. Free transit benefits the car companies as it forces everyone to drive if they at all can.