Public transportation is no doubt a cardinal indication of national prosperity. Whether people should pay for this facility or not has been a topic of discussion. Some believe that but for the charge, free-rider problems would spring up, while I hold the diametrically opposite perspective. More reasons and details for my inclination will be expounded in the ensuing paragraphs.

    First of all, it can drastically cut down on the time consumed for buying tickets. Can you recall the terrible crowd stuck in the station during rush hours on your workdays? How about the embarrassing computer crash resulting from online booking system before holidays? If tickets were no longer required, commuters could get on board simply by waiting on the platform. There will be no more queues lining up before automatic vending machines, and no more stay-up nights for snapping up a homeward seat. Just imagine how wonderful it will be!

    Furthermore, it is the government’s obligation to maintain this fundamental infrastructure. In light of the fact that most of the mass transit passengers are living with median or meager salaries, while well-off civilians can afford a fancy limousine, the abolishment does alleviate the burden of those without financial advantage.

    Finally, by dint of the free-to-ride policy, the environment can be preserved at the same time. Given the incentive, citizens will be motivated to utilize the mass transit instead of driving by themselves. Even though it appears to be merely a small alteration in our everyday routine, it contributes to relieving the urgent issue of global warming. This is apparently another by-product brought about by the repeal.

    In a nutshell, judging from the three above-mentioned grounds: the saving of time, the subsidies for the economically disadvantaged, and the care for our Mother Earth, I utterly subscribe to the argument that the general public should not be charged with the fare. It is the duty of the government to ameliorate social welfare, and all citizens should cherish such privilege and learn not to take everything for granted.