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Originally Posted by Rathji

If the public service needs additional funding from a specific portion of its users to fund a service that only they use, then you need to charge for that service accordingly. You can't charge the same rate a private company does in an attempt to make a profit but you need to charge enough to make administering the fee worthwhile.

This is no different than a swimming pool charging to rent water wings for your kid. Sure they are a public service, but they also need to charge enough to cover their costs and prevent abuse.

People that take the bus to the train should be charged more?