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Originally Posted by phil235
How about making driving more expensive to better account for its real costs? That would go a long way towards moving people to transit.
I also think you are a little harsh on OC Transpo. The buses aren't filthy, they are actually quite modern and comfortable. And you would also be amazed at how the GPS apps basically eliminate long waits for buses. Lastly, I'd say that overcrowded buses are certainly not the rule, particularly in this scenario that you conjure up involving a remote area on a dark and freezing-rainy night.
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On a dark and freezing morning going to work, or afternoon coming home, between November and April.
I use the buses. They are often dirty, crowded, noisy, and grim. And often unreliable. As for making car drivers pay, etc. etc., go for it. They will mostly simply pay and keep driving.
Because transit is painful in Ottawa, and having and alternative to OCTranspo makes 99% of people feel relieved.