Post AaAm5fdORnAVrSjT8a by adammiller@mstdn.ca
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 (DIR) Post #AaAm5cGEzPrlOmsR8K by grivettcarnac@mstdn.social
       2023-09-26T16:43:02Z
       
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       This is a choice #ottawa is making. It’s a political choice. Just like the choice to wring hands and bitch about the federal government being to blame for the funding hole. This is what the city does best; they are exceptional at punishing residents, for $3.75… It’s intentional cruelty is what it is #ontario #publictransit
       
 (DIR) Post #AaAm5e5gBebf4bx1wu by adammiller@mstdn.ca
       2023-09-26T21:30:43Z
       
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       @grivettcarnac First off, agree that @Dianora has the right first question.Second, I figure there are three general people who could get caught by this enforcement.1) People who didn't pay this ride, but pay sometimes with single-ride fares2) People who didn't pay this ride but have a pass (forgot pass or forgot to tap)3) People who wouldn't ride if they had to pay, but decided to chance it(There's other groups, like pass users who tap very well, people who don't ride at all, etc.)1/...
       
 (DIR) Post #AaAm5erXJit5T2LFXk by adammiller@mstdn.ca
       2023-09-26T21:43:08Z
       
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       @grivettcarnac @Dianora What's the end game of this enforcement? Maybe you get those in group one to pay more regularly (how many of these are there, really?). Group 2, if you start penalizing, will get pissed off and stop riding if they can. Group 3 may not be able to afford to pay the fare OR the fine, so are just getting kicked while they're down.2/...
       
 (DIR) Post #AaAm5fdORnAVrSjT8a by adammiller@mstdn.ca
       2023-09-26T21:45:47Z
       
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       @grivettcarnac @Dianora So maybe, MAYBE, they get a bit more revenue from fines and people who will pay because they don't want to get caught.But at a cost, directly in wages for enforcement officers, indirectly in people who may just be tired of the BS and buy a car, and a human cost in continuing to pick on those who can least afford it.Ottawa, as a city, is getting meaner, under the guise of pragmatism, rather than trying to be creative and forward-thinking. I'm tired of it.3/3
       
 (DIR) Post #AaAm5gRNRx9QMU7O2y by mayonesa@berserker.town
       2023-09-26T22:24:20Z
       
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       @adammiller @grivettcarnac @Dianora The more you fine normal people, the more they hate society.