This kind of argument is being made all across this thread so let me address it here. The Economist is advocating free public transportation ceteris paribus. T

This kind of argument is being made all across this thread so let me address it here. The Economist is advocating free public transportation ceteris paribus. They are not arguing that public transportation should be made free AND that the social welfare state be completely revolutionized. I (and others) are pointing out the problems that will arise if this change is made without making any other changes.