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Originally Posted by cardeza
do not expect any notable increase in service while ridership remains below 2019 levels. The service levels are not being dictated by lack of money- so more money is not going to add up to more service. In addition, the operator shortage is not a financial challenge, its a lack of interest and a lack of retention issue.
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If it's used well, more money could absolutely increase service. Increasing security and cleanliness would be a huge step and I don't think it's free.
Imagine how many more people would use MFL if it didn't smell like an outhouse with people shooting up next to you? or if the stations didn't feel like dungeons? What if it ran more reliably? Ridership would grow and then service.
As far as the operator shortage, I believe money talks. If you pay competitively, you get more people applying, more interest, more retention.
All these things together, which require money, would add up to more service over time.