> An argument could be made that that's exactly why it's doing better. Since it got completely destroyed, it could be built from the ground up without the legac

> An argument could be made that that's exactly why it's doing better. Since it got completely destroyed, it could be built from the ground up without the legacy costs that are now plaguing NYC's subway. What kind of "legacy costs" are you referring to, which would be higher than the cost to build the system from the ground up? > I simply can't see the MTA adopting ticket prices that are based on zones. The outcry would be larger than anything seen to date. Yes, hence "lack of political will." There are too many people who benefit from some aspect of the inefficient status quo, be it outer borough commuters, late night partiers, or people living next to minor subway stations. Knowing American politics, that's why I am pessimistic that the dysfunctional status quo in the NYC subway will ever change.