That’s fair, publicly owned rail is a bit before my time and I wasn’t able to get my hands on any readily accessible data about fare evasion back then. I don’t feel too crazy assuming that more equitable fares would mean less fare evasion however.
I know the budget is a big concern these days and all, but I think that’s more to do with the broader discussion about rampant private equity in general, and ultimately the disappointing lack of political will to tax the top brackets appropriately.
But it def happened. People hiding from inspectors was not uncommon.
Just like theft of all kinds. Poverty is the largest cause.
Agreed. IE privrate equity. But public services still have to survive in a society where voters and economic interests want less spending. The same voters that objwct to public spending still exist when the true left is in charge. So high taxes for corperations and high public spending will always be am issue.
Force really is the only way to sipence opposing views. They still have a voice and people still listen even when the majority disagrees.
That majority is never close to absolute in a democratic society.
I’m surprised we’ve connected this dot in a chat about rail, but I really do think a lot of these issues stem from the voting system of FPTP. The basic game theory of our elections can’t align politicians with the interests of voters well.
That’s fair, publicly owned rail is a bit before my time and I wasn’t able to get my hands on any readily accessible data about fare evasion back then. I don’t feel too crazy assuming that more equitable fares would mean less fare evasion however.
I know the budget is a big concern these days and all, but I think that’s more to do with the broader discussion about rampant private equity in general, and ultimately the disappointing lack of political will to tax the top brackets appropriately.
Fair evasion was harder. Due to more staff.
But it def happened. People hiding from inspectors was not uncommon.
Just like theft of all kinds. Poverty is the largest cause.
Agreed. IE privrate equity. But public services still have to survive in a society where voters and economic interests want less spending. The same voters that objwct to public spending still exist when the true left is in charge. So high taxes for corperations and high public spending will always be am issue.
Force really is the only way to sipence opposing views. They still have a voice and people still listen even when the majority disagrees.
That majority is never close to absolute in a democratic society.
I’m surprised we’ve connected this dot in a chat about rail, but I really do think a lot of these issues stem from the voting system of FPTP. The basic game theory of our elections can’t align politicians with the interests of voters well.