Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 14:47     Subject: 2018 “Decriminalization” of Metro fare evasion in DC
Remember the fare thieves and their woke Council enablers when next while waiting 20 plus minutes for a Metro train. The stations and trains will be filthy and less safe and fares will be at least 33% higher -- for those chumps who still feel obligated to pay them. All thanks to the revenue that Metro has lost because DC decided to be "equitable" to thieves.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 13:57     Subject: Re:2018 “Decriminalization” of Metro fare evasion in DC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:On WTOP today, it was reported the Council is debating a bill which would require those arrested for fare evasion to give their real names to police, instead of giving a fake name:

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/dc-council-to-hold-hearing-on-bill-making-it-easier-for-police-to-issue-fines-for-metro-fare-evasion/3441354/

Is that fair?

I am speechless.


Is this an Onion article?
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 13:55     Subject: Re:2018 “Decriminalization” of Metro fare evasion in DC
Anonymous wrote:Had fare evasion not been decriminalized, with the fine made unenforceable by the DC Council, WMATA would not have needed to spend $40M on new faregates, not to mention all of the OT pay for DC MPD to provide extra security at select stations, another expense not needed in a past more law abiding system. The decision by DC alone caused WMATA to incur many expenses + all the lost revenue.



Get rid of the fare gates, and fire the police. Instant savings.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 13:48     Subject: 2018 “Decriminalization” of Metro fare evasion in DC
I pocketed approx $6k riding the metro for free to my job downtown 5 days a week for years. That money is now earning an awesome interest rate. Kind decide if I’ll spend it on myself eventually or make a donation to the NRA.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 12:55     Subject: 2018 “Decriminalization” of Metro fare evasion in DC
Someone should remind Charles Allen that in life as well in government budgeting, there's no free stuff. It's time to pay the piper.