Should public transportation be free to all?

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Your professor is teaching a class on transportation. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should
· express and support your personal opinion
· make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.

Doctor Diaz

Starting this week, we will discuss how public transportation is funded. Public transportation gives people from all social groups access to their homes, workplaces, and shopping. Some argue that public transportation should be supported by tax revenue so that all people could have free access to it. What do you think? Should public transportation be free to all? Why or why not?

Kelly

People already pay so much in taxes for things like schools, roads, and law enforcement. I don't think that adding one more tax-especially when some people don't even use public transportation-would be a good idea. People need money for other essentials for their families.

Paul

Free public transportation would result in having fewer cars on the roads. Also, it would mean cleaner air for the cities, and there are many health conditions that could be improved with cleaner air. I think the savings in health-care costs and less pollution would make it worth it.

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From my perspective, it is not advisable to make public transportation free to people. This viewpoint aligns with Kelly’ notion that this policy may be unfair to people who do not use public transportation. I would further argue that the practice of eliminating fares could lead to significant maintenance and quality concerns for public transportation systems. Specifically, the absence of fare revenue might pose challenges in maintaining the quality and efficiency of these systems. Without this financial support, there is a risk of diminished resources for necessary upkeep and improvements, potentially leading to a gradual deterioration in service quality, reliability, and overall user experience over time.

While Paul pointed out that free public transportation would lead to fewer cars on the roads, he failed to acknowledge that making public transportation free does not guarantee a significant reduction in car usage. Many people prefer the convenience, privacy, and flexibility of personal vehicles. Factors like the coverage, frequency, and reliability of public transport systems significantly influence people's willingness to switch from cars to public transportation.

In word, making public transportation free is not a good idea.
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