Should public transport be free?

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Selected thesis

Public transport should be free.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Making public transport free makes it accessible to anyone who needs it.

  • Pro claim 2

    Increasing public transport use is good for the environment.

  • Con claim 1

    Providing free public transport would be unmanageably expensive for governments.

  • Con claim 2

    Fees are needed to control demand for public transport.