Summary
Public transportation systems in the U.S. are facing financial problems because they are not getting enough federal money. With the end of extra government help from the pandemic and rising costs, local governments are dealing with budget gaps by cutting services and raising prices.
Key Facts
- Public transportation systems in the U.S. face funding problems.
- Extra government support during the pandemic has ended.
- Inflation has increased operating costs for these systems.
- Local governments now have budget deficits.
- To cope, services might be reduced and fares could go up.
- Philip Plotch from the Eno Center for Transportation discussed these issues.
