Public Transit is a good thing. Read why. They love to tell you about it: saving on emissions, reducing traffic and providing an invaluable service to the disabled and the under-privileged. There are more than 100 systems throughout the country, serving urbanand increasing number of rural areas. Use of these systems is increasing proportionately with the rise of fuel. You would think that the increase in use would result in an increase in profits for these agencies.
So, why is it that when budget time rolls around, there is inevitably discussion about SEPTA which, without out fail, includes the threat of fare increases and strikes. And, every two years, the State of Pennsylvania will throw another $150 million at the "fledgling" SEPTA.
SEPTA spokespeople will brag that there has not been a rate increase in years. Still, the agency is the MOST expensive in the nation for riders.
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