Less_Wrong_ t1_iu42cv6 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:15 PM

Reply to comment by thezhgguy in Metro Exploring Short-Term Fare Hikes And Long-Term Fare Overhauls by Maxcactus

Have you ever rode the metro? Prob half the people on it did not pay the fare.

ForThe99andthe2000s_ t1_iu4321i wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:21 PM

I ride every day 2x a day that’s an exaggeration

thezhgguy t1_iu491hk wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:12 PM

Do you know how many demographics in this city get free rides anyway? And did you know that regardless of if anyone pays or even is there, the trains will run anyway and will cost the same amount regardless. Missed revenue is not lost money and wmata’s inability to budget properly is not at all the fault of fare evaders. More likely, it’s due to the huge costs of metro police who do very little to stop crime on the metro (see: shooting at the petworth station this morning), and overinflated corporate salaries, along with incompetence regarding maintenance and updates which cost huge money in the medium and long term

CaptainObvious110 t1_iu7qaij wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:03 AM

This!

TimAppleBurner t1_iu47utr wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:03 PM

I would challenge that “half” doesn’t pay. I’d believe 15%-20% on the high side. But half is a bit strong.

CaptainObvious110 t1_iu7qbfc wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:03 AM

Hmm I'll go as high as a third

turnageb1138 t1_iu59f2k wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Hyperbole doesn't help your case, it's nowhere near half.