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Comment by autobodie

2 days ago

That would require everyone having a stable job. Something to think about.

No, it would require removing homeless or antisocial people from public transportation.

  • How do you suggest authorities test people for homelessness on public transportation?

    Are you proposing any specific laws to manage antisocial behavior?

    In the end, I'm certain that the better idea is to simply give people jobs.

    • Antisocial probably isn't the right word. It implies minor actions like talking loudly are the problem.

      Actions like smoking/vaping, busking, drug use, littering, and peddling are usually already illegal in public transit, but widespread and difficult to enforce.

  • on what basis would you deny public service to the homeless and antisocial people?

    • Creating uniformly applied rules like no laying horizontally across seats or smoking, and aggressively enforcing them

    • There is always a set of rules, terms and conditions. Like you'll be denied if you are dirty, heavily drunk, etc.

  • So do you need to scan your rental agreement or property deed to board the bus, or will the accept a utility bill...?

And function social welfare with healthcare, mental health care, housing and education provision.