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Zohran Mamdani, a politician from New York City, has proposed the idea of making public transportation, specifically buses, free for all citizens. He believes that this will not only speed up transit times but also has proven successful in other regions. The question now arises, would such a scheme be beneficial if implemented in San Francisco (SF)?
Answers from Social Media
The proposal has sparked a lively debate on social media. Some argue that the current financial state of the Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) in SF is already strained, and further reducing its revenue by eliminating fares could potentially harm the service rather than improve it. They believe that the focus should be on improving frequency, coverage, safety, and cleanliness before considering subsidizing the remaining fare costs…