Ride-sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, provide transportation options that can be subsidized to make them more affordable for low-income individuals. Proponents argue that it increases mobility for low-income individuals, reduces reliance on personal vehicles, and can reduce traffic congestion. Opponents argue that it is a misuse of public funds, may benefit ride-sharing companies more than individuals, and could discourage public transportation use.
@9NQDDVSRepublican2hrs2H
It looks good on paper but taxpayers must be given a say and spending these subsidies must be carefully examined.
@9NPXKX87hrs7H
No, and the fares for public transportation should be controlled so that everyone pay the same price for riding public transport.
@9NP7RH621hrs21H
No, increase spending on public transportation instead.
@9NJYZW7 1 day1D
Yes, but prioritize subsidies for public transportation over uber and lyft.
@6273V9Y 1 day1D
Yes, if the individual requires such services to get to and from work.
@9NLF3PX2 days2D
No, just replace income and sales taxes with a land value tax and a tax refund for low income people
No, but because public transit should receive the attention.
@9NH6JJJ 4 days4D
Yes, but only for certain situations (e.g. job, healthcare, etc.) and if public transit isn't sufficient.
@9NG23ZY5 days5D
No, but make public transportation more affordable and accessible
@9NFQ4S6 5 days5D
Yes, only for certain situations and if public transit is not sufficient
@9NFG6YX5 days5D
No, we should focus on improving public transportation rather than subsidizing private transportation.
@9NFF24MProgressive5 days5D
Yes, public transportation is unreliable when it's even available.
@9NB6KJF1wk1W
There should be a national public transportation system
@9N5WBYD1wk1W
No, not until 'Gig Economy' is regulated to give its workers equal rights to employees.
@9N4KNQF1wk1W
Yes, but only for certain situations (occupational, medical, etc.) if public transportation is not sufficient
No, they should invest in public transportation like buses, trains, and subways
@9MYQ4752wks2W
Regardless, the government should invest in more walkable cities and public transportation.
No, and it should instead fund public transportation
@9MY56NM2wks2W
No, the the government should subsidize public transportation, not private companies
@9MTZNC42wks2W
Yes, but don’t subsidize the services themselves lest the funds be misused. Instead provide incentives to consumers to make use of ride-sharing services in areas where public transportation is inefficient
@9MSNM83Independent2wks2W
No, I think transportation accessibility it a critical contemporary right, but is better addressed through Jaunt programs, public transportation subsidies, and incentivizing employers to provide ride-share programs & other transport services.
Yes, in areas where public transit is not a feasible option.
@9MQ46RN2wks2W
Yes, provided the transportation is commuting to or from work or a medical or government facility
@99M6G59Independent 2wks2W
No, ride-sharing services should compete with one another on price and convenience
@9MMX76R2wks2W
No, since the companies subsidize them privately. Public transportation should be funded more instead, and be more accessible/safer.
@Dry550Independent 3wks3W
Yes, both sides make a strong case, however, people should be able to get around faster and comfortably rather than walk everywhere
@ISIDEWITH3wks3W
No
@9NMPHN52 days2D
It grows the economy by providing jobs and offering a service for lower income individuals to use to get out of poverty. Makes the economy more productive and it’s using our tax dollars to recycle into our own economy instead of throwing it away to foreign nations.
@ISIDEWITH3wks3W
Yes
@9NMPHN52 days2D
Imagine being broke and unable to afford a car but you are stuck on government checks and can’t escape it because you don’t have a way to. Subsidized ride share is a way out.
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