[Chuckiechan]

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DC metro has had a hard time making money in the past few years IIRC
Massive numbers of riders, but just not making money.. poor mgmt? dunno
They've raised prices for the metro so much that people are finding it cheaper to just drive, and pay for parking.

It's because it's still too cheap.

You have the expense of an airplane and you are traveling passenger car distances, for bus fare money.

If you can't cover you expenses - maintenance is one of them - they you have to charge more. Don't forget the auto owner pays for his own maintenance.