Unlucky_Lawfulness51 t1_jcgtjmo wrote on March 16, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Reply to comment by Fabulous_Leg3466 in NY lawmakers say they won't support MTA's planned fare hike for commuters by King-of-New-York

Yes you're right, Dolan should pay taxes but that won't resolve this billion dollar issue. $2.75 is a very good deal to get across the city.

czapatka t1_jchdybc wrote on March 16, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Have they ever considered a distance-based fare like DC, London or Paris? Even BART is distance-based and it’s $4 to get from Oakland to SF, and they have discounted rides for as little as $1.50 for those who need it with their START program.

The MTA clearly needs to raise their fares while also figuring out a way to subsidize them for individuals or families who can’t afford it.

BurningBeechbone t1_jchtjaf wrote on March 16, 2023 at 10:48 PM

A distance-based fair is a direct tax on the poor and a discount to the rich. Most New Yorkers work in Manhattan, only the wealthiest live near work.

czapatka t1_jcib2el wrote on March 17, 2023 at 12:53 AM

That point isn’t lost on me. I was just asking if there was ever a discussion around it, since the MTA is clearly in need of revenue.

If we can’t raise fares or introduce another fare structure, clearly the MTA is in a stalemate with themselves.

Unlucky_Lawfulness51 t1_jcheaqe wrote on March 16, 2023 at 9:05 PM

That definitely won't work politically.