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The highways are actually privately operated. The privatization of highways was a big public issue back in the days, with most people against it arguing that it
by axlee 7y ago
The highways are actually privately operated. The privatization of highways was a big public issue back in the days, with most people against it arguing that it will lead to an increase in prices due to the profit-seeking nature of the operators.
Turns out, they were right, and in hindsight, privatization is a failure as far as the highway users are concerned.
But please, carry on with your factless dogma.
- mratsim 7y agoIn the mean time, public transportation the SNCF railway company is accumulating debts at an amount that would raise brows in a private company. Though I don't have any stance on the private vs public for utilities/healthcare and the like: - public companies are more likely to squander resources due to a backer that cannot default. - private companies are more likely to price gouge captive consumers due to the immense barriers to entry and very few alternatives if any. Pick your poison