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the T is 8 billion in dept. they can't raise fares and make that. they are the most poorly run and most in debt transportation department in the country. believe me, i'm not sticking up for them.
public transportation is a necessary evil IMO. I don't think that there is a self sustaining bus/rail authority in the country. all rely on tax subsidaries to be able to provide a service at a cost that keeps people using the service. they benefit the transporation system as a whole by reducing traffic demands (which would raise infrastructure costs) and are environmentally friendly.
rumors are that they are increasing their fares on the order of 40-50% this year anyway. and they already doubled parking rates. trust me, you'll see the results of that in increased traffic.
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