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czapatka t1_jchdybc wrote
Reply to comment by Unlucky_Lawfulness51 in NY lawmakers say they won't support MTA's planned fare hike for commuters by King-of-New-York
Have they ever considered a distance-based fare like DC, London or Paris? Even BART is distance-based and it’s $4 to get from Oakland to SF, and they have discounted rides for as little as $1.50 for those who need it with their START program.
The MTA clearly needs to raise their fares while also figuring out a way to subsidize them for individuals or families who can’t afford it.
czapatka t1_j36icls wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in NYC Hospitals Start Moving Sick Babies, Diverting Ambulances as Nurse Strike Looms by drpvn
Fortunately for you, surgeons are well trained. I’d be more concerned for older patients with acute symptoms and for those with planned procedures. You’ll be okay!
czapatka t1_j35moqk wrote
Reply to comment by mahabraja in NYC Hospitals Start Moving Sick Babies, Diverting Ambulances as Nurse Strike Looms by drpvn
Mortality rates at hospitals increase nearly 20% when nurses strike. I hope they reach an agreement before then.
https://www.nber.org/digest/jul10/evidence-effects-nurses-strikes
czapatka t1_j2f6iph wrote
Damn I really wish I could see/read the original post
czapatka t1_jcib2el wrote
Reply to comment by BurningBeechbone in NY lawmakers say they won't support MTA's planned fare hike for commuters by King-of-New-York
That point isn’t lost on me. I was just asking if there was ever a discussion around it, since the MTA is clearly in need of revenue.
If we can’t raise fares or introduce another fare structure, clearly the MTA is in a stalemate with themselves.