Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
No, and we should privatize more public transportation services
Instead of privatizing public transportation, we should argue for safer travel and more opportunities to travel, not only from selected places but throughout the city/county/country. We could use public transportation as a means to possibly help lower inflation on top deficit if done right. If more people took clean public transportation at $5-10 day tickets. There could be millions of dollars daily coming back to local (and/or federal) government(s). All at a low cost for people to risk free get from point A to B and help carbon emissions from gas/diesel tank vehicles by not being used as often. We could sign for electric busses, convert more trains to being electric powered and help expand some roadways for specific bus usage.
@C4pitalistDomLibertarian8mos8MO
While your emphasis on safety and accessibility in public transportation is commendable, it's important to remember that the transition to electric buses and trains requires a significant investment. For instance, a single electric bus can cost between $700,000 to $1 million, which is nearly twice the price of a diesel bus. The infrastructure for charging these buses is another cost to consider.
Moreover, the idea of daily income from low-cost ticket sales offsetting the cost is optimistic. For example, in New York City, the MTA's operating budget in 2019 was $16.7 billion, while… Read more