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> Where I live, revenue from fares makes up ~11% of the total Where is this? 11% would put your system near the bottom of farebox recovery ratios for major sy
by vonmoltke 7y ago
> Where I live, revenue from fares makes up ~11% of the total
Where is this? 11% would put your system near the bottom of farebox recovery ratios for major systems.
See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farebox_recovery_ratio https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farebox_recovery_ratio
- mvexel 7y agoUtah. UTA has a pretty poor reputation when it comes to its administration. Overpaid executives who like to spend lavishly on international travel, and a history of shady deals with real estate developers. Some recent coverage: https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/05/02/are-utahns-once-again/ https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/05/02/are-utahns-o... 2019 budget: https://www.rideuta.com/-/media/Files/About-UTA/Budget_Book_Final_1_29_19.ashx?la=en https://www.rideuta.com/-/media/Files/About-UTA/Budget_Book_... page 57 Despite all that, we really have a pretty decent transit system for the metro size. I have reliable 15 minute service to downtown and it only takes me twice as long to take the bus to work than it takes me to drive.