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Re:Policies that make the poor less poor by Cthulhu_ on Monday June 21, 2021 @03:49AM (#27577156)
Anecdotal: The Dutch government offers students free public transit. This allowed me and millions of others to be able to attend a much better (college, uni level) education than I would otherwise be able to have. Or it would involve a 25 kilometer bike ride every day.

Another anecdotal one: Many companies offer travel / commute expense cover. If my commute wasn't covered by my employer, I'd be spending €250 a month out of pocket just to get to work (in addition to the time spent). It would make me reconsider working for that employer in favor of something more local.

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Re:Policies that make the poor less poor by josephcsible on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @01:10PM (#27594289)
I like these kinds of solutions way better than just removing all fare gates, because then you won't have a huge influx of people who will abuse the service and drive away anyone with the means to avoid public transit.
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