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Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

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.

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 @BBGQBW2from Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

I have never used ride sharing services other than taxi as my mobility needs are fulfilled by relatives. However, I wonder how I would fair if I had no extended network of relatives to share rides or to share my own ride with. Unfortunately there are a lot of Canadians who have no extended relative transportation support network of any kind. This would be less of a worry, if localities had good, reliable bus and tram service

 @BDT9NRQfrom New York  answered…4wks4W

Implement affordable public transit

 @BDQTK9Nfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

No, subsidize public transportation and improve access

 @B2BM5T5from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Hard to say. Old people cost too much. The world is suffering from that, but I personally know a 63 year old lady that would benefit from this very, very much.

 @B2BM3GZfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Should be specified on a case by case basis. Dependent on age of the citizen.

 @BDFWPJDfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

No, that's what public transit is for.

 @BCWGSTT from Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, only for disabled individuals.

 @BCW7VPDfrom Alberta  answered…2mos2MO

Incentives not subsidy

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