> non-tax-paying riders (tourists) They're literally carrying money into the local economy, yet one should worry about them getting a free ride on the subway a

> non-tax-paying riders (tourists) They're literally carrying money into the local economy, yet one should worry about them getting a free ride on the subway along with everyone else? A taxpayer may need months to generate the same amount of wealth a tourist leaves behind in a single week. Making public transport free/cheap for only tourists would make more sense. In fact some places do just that (usually bundled with discounts/tickets to popular attractions).