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Old 01-30-2023, 11:47 AM   #394
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Originally Posted by bizaro86 View Post
I'd probably leave 7th open. For one thing, it's the free fare zone anyway, and would be very difficult to restrict. Most of the Suburban stations would be much easier (many have only 1 entrance/exit already).

That would 80/20 rule the fare collection - everyone commuting pays at least one way, and the cost would be way less than trying to restrict the free fare zone.

But you're correct that the city is choosing to let the system be used in this manner. I'd be surprised if this doesn't become an issue in the next municipal election though. We elected a pretty progressive council last time, but I think physical safety is a likely wedge issue for right wing candidates to use.
I don't know if we are there yet but if by the next election we have footage like what happened in Toronto last week, that would be very damaging. So there's still time for this council to try and prevent that.
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