consider it an option anymore, it is SOP. GM was very instrumental in
removing mass transit capability in many of the US cities by promoting and
basically giving away busses.

Busses aren't "mass transit" anymore?

In most parts of the U.S., they are the only practical alternative to
driving. Despite this fact, they are failing, and/or require huge
government support to survive.

For example, here in Iowa City (and our sister city, Coralville) we spend
something approaching $18 million annually on the bus system. That is
enough to buy every single rider a pretty decent (better than the Mighty
Grape) used car -- every year.

In case you haven't noticed, "Mass transit" is something most Americans use
only as a last resort -- and for very good reasons.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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