D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit systems take off

Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by dx034 on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @02:32AM (#34592360)

Many European cities have low flat fares and no gates. And yet, they don't encounter the problems LA has. Maybe it's a problem of society and not public transport.

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by Ferret7446 on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @03:32AM (#34592735)

Even if it's due to society, what are you going to do? Burn LA/CA to the ground and rebuild its society and culture to your tastes? The fact is that in the context of LA, fares and gates are needed.

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by quintushoratius on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @12:06PM (#34597852)

How about we try healthcare and housing? No need to sleep on the bus when you can sleep at home.

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by mixmastamyk on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @05:48PM (#34603457)

Yes, and definitely before free transit.

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by senttoschool on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @04:21AM (#34593066)

It's funny how every time these things get brought up, some body will always write "well, there wouldn't be crackheads on the bus if our society was perfect. Let's make society better first, then we can solve crackheads on busses".

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Re:D.C. free bus bill becomes law as zero-fare transit syste... by mixmastamyk on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @05:49PM (#34603474)

Good root cause analysis; now get on it before free transit.

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