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Like every other for-profit company on the planet? There's a measurable difference between the bonus and no-bonus option, and in this case, that's 5%. That is
by moogleii 12y ago
Like every other for-profit company on the planet?
There's a measurable difference between the bonus and no-bonus option, and in this case, that's 5%. That is the offer. Given the option between the two, I'll take the bonus knowing fully well in either scenario they are profiting.
AT&T's classic monthly rates factor in subsidization, and thus are substantially higher than ...whatever value you seem to be wishing that they charge - I sincerely hope not at-cost. If they offer a 5% discount, they're still profiting, but you're paying 5% less than you would have. That is something, and that is an offer.
- glitch003 12y agoBut unlike every other for-profit company on the planet, the MTA is a public benefit corporation. The MTA is at least partly-funded by real-estate taxes.
- chongli 12y agoThere's a measurable difference between the bonus and no-bonus option, and in this case, that's 5%. That is the offer. Given the option between the two, I'll take the bonus knowing fully well in either scenario they are profiting. You're comparing apples and oranges. Compare the 5% bonus with simply lowering the cost of fares an equivalent amount.