It's simply what happens when you have a military industrial complex and people are more scared of being nuked or invaded by Russians than their infrastructures

It's simply what happens when you have a military industrial complex and people are more scared of being nuked or invaded by Russians than their infrastructures being taken over by privates (hospitals, schools, transport etc. etc.) Fares of MTA are higher than those of ATM in Milan, the service in Milan is excellent and it covers the operating costs through fares. They are so good that have also built and now maintain the subway of the city of Copenhagen and over 100 buses and train lines in the province of Milan. Prices are super regulated and recently fares have gone down for long distance commuters and slightly up only for casual passengers (one way tickets, tourists fares) The company makes profits that go back to the city which in the end benefit the citizens