Doing anything based on income adds a huge layer of complexity to the system. I think that's a bit of perfect being the enemy of good, personally. And while yo

Doing anything based on income adds a huge layer of complexity to the system. I think that's a bit of perfect being the enemy of good, personally. And while you're right about the charge itself being regressive in nature, the reality of NYC is that the vast, vast majority of poor people (and middle class people) are already taking public transit.