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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not a single person responding to this thread has given me a legitimate reason the DC government can’t just make WMATA buses free.  If they made them free, it would instantly solve the so-called issue of “fare evasion.”

Problem solved! [/quote]

In order for public transit to operate effectively it has to be a good, safe option for the general public to ride in enough number that it legitimately eases traffic congestion and arguably helps the economy too with people going to work, schools, etc. When too many people aren’t paying it begins to feel less safe and riders of means stay away, causing more road congestion, worse service, etc. We finally see Metro trains safety stats much improved with fare enforcement, the return of federal workers and more critical mass of commuter traffic. These systems cost money to run. Allowing it to be taken over by those who can’t or won’t pay will further drive away potential riders and make the system less economically viable to the region. There are already subsidized fare cards.[/quote]

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