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PKMKII t1_j7lhol6 wrote

Reply to comment by mowotlarx in MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says by psychothumbs

That’s because fares only covers operating cost. Any system expansion or capital projects come out of a different pot.

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brownredgreen t1_j7lkzhm wrote

Fares DONT cover operating costs. They are but a fraction. Fares alone dont cover operating costs, ergo this "ridership is the issue" line is completely missing many important factors.

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atyppo t1_j7lrfvj wrote

Why should fares even cover operating costs? Do tolls even come close for all road maintenance and new projects? I doubt it but happy to be shown different...

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brownredgreen t1_j7ls00u wrote

Oh, I agree. But this goes to the point. High ridership doesnt cover operating costs, let alone capital projects. So saying "they raised fares when they had high ridership!" Is fundamentally missing what rider fares can pay for.

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