Can you clarify your argument? Is it that "no, buses are not more efficient, but with enough investment they can be?". Do you have some data to share to show t

Can you clarify your argument? Is it that "no, buses are not more efficient, but with enough investment they can be?". Do you have some data to share to show this is true in suburban environments? I live in a very wealthy area, budget is not a problem for the city, the busses are clean and well run. But they're often empty...