Re: $5/bus or train ride is real cost?

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From: Colin R. Leech
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 00:00

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Rock Miller (71054.527@compuserve.com) writes:
> The fare operating ratio in New York has been about 60 percent recently. With
> the fare increase, it is expected to increase to almost 70 percent. This includes
> the debt service on some of the capital subsidies, as well as direct year-to-year
> operating costs.

Wow! Most places that quote r/c ratios only refer to operating costs, not
capital. Impressive!
 
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From: ag414@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Colin R. Leech)
Subject: Re: $5/bus or train ride is real cost?
Date: 1995/11/16
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