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Comment by incompatible

3 months ago

But then you start getting a discount again when you are over 60, or a veteran of the armed forces? The 30-60 age group is hit hard!

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jagger27  3 months ago

Which age tranche is the richest?

  • incompatible  3 months ago

    Its like "people in your age range are richer than average, so we are going to charge you extra."

    • jagger27  3 months ago

      I prefer to frame it more like this: "People in your age range drive less or cannot legally do so and as such have few other options for transit, so we'll give you a discount. Also, the negative externalities of rail travel are far lower than other modes of transit so we should encourage as many people as possible to use it. When a frequent young user of rail transit grows out of the lower price bracket, they will likely continue to use the service to help keep it affordable for all."

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  • incompatible  3 months ago

    I suppose it would almost work for me, I had my highest income in my early 40s, but now I'm in my 50s and my income is quite low.