I would note that based on my experience in Africa, there were a lot of private buses being operated, ridership was high, and the buses were cheap. In America

I would note that based on my experience in Africa, there were a lot of private buses being operated, ridership was high, and the buses were cheap. In America we have very few private intra-city buses, ridership is low, and the buses are very expensive when you consider how much goes to them in the way of subsidies.