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Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Ride-sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, provide transportation options that can be subsidized to make them more affordable for low-income individuals. Proponents argue that it increases mobility for low-income individuals, reduces reliance on personal vehicles, and can reduce traffic congestion. Opponents argue that it is a misuse of public funds, may benefit ride-sharing companies more than individuals, and could discourage public transportation use.

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Yes

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No

 @9ZRQ8ZPfrom Nova Scotia  answered…1wk1W

No, but they should improve public transit options and function.

 @9ZPNR4Ffrom Ontario  answered…2wks2W

No, instead the government should add more funding for low-income individuals

 @9ZCJ32Yfrom Ontario  answered…3wks3W

Yes, but only if high-quality and affordable public transit is not available in their area.

 @9YCJHXJfrom Texas  answered…4wks4W

No, we should subsidize electric cars and public transportation

 @9WBC5PZfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Yes but only if public transportation is not already available.

 @carsonmyers from Maine  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, and invest in and provide free access to public transit

 @carsonmyers from Maine  answered…3mos3MO

No, provide government-run services, including public transit and other alternative means of travel

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If ride-sharing became cheaper for everyone, do you think it would make owning a car less important?

 @9TMG6DRfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

I don't think Canada is ready yet, and I think we are bringing these ideas too fast.

 @9RMDWZQfrom Nova Scotia  answered…4mos4MO

No. But we need a huge improvement in public transit and that can be subsidized

 @9RC3SBWfrom Quebec  answered…4mos4MO

No, improve municipal and inter-city public transit

 @9RBY87Rfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

No, use that funding toward improving pre-existing public transportation

 @9RBRBYRfrom New Brunswick  answered…4mos4MO

No, and the ride-sharing services drivers need protection from exploitation.

 @9QWR9RQfrom Washington  answered…5mos5MO

No, make public transportation free and improve our systems

 @9Q6HHH7from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

A better solution would be more free public transportation

 @9P8NRFMNew Democratic from Alberta  answered…6mos6MO

Public transportation should be improved so that low-income individuals can access them without worrying of high cost ride-sharing services being their only options.

 @9SNJQRWfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

No, improve public transportation nation wide. Especially in small towns that have little to none.

 @9RZYZVVfrom Quebec  answered…4mos4MO

No, affordable public transit should be provided instead.

 @9RZPX67from Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

government intervention doesnt need to/shouldnt happen with uber, therefore they dont need my tax contribution

 @9RPPNG7from Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, the government should subsidize ride-sharing services for everyone.

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Should cities prioritize convenience for individuals, like ride-sharing, or broader access, like public transit?

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What might be some unintended consequences of making ride-sharing cheaper for low-income individuals?

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Do you feel that increased reliance on ride-sharing services could weaken interest in improving public transportation systems?

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If you had a choice between subsidized rides in an Uber or a stronger bus and train system, which would you choose and why?

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How would affordable ride-sharing impact traffic congestion and your experience commuting during busy times?

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How would easier access to ride-sharing affect the daily life of someone without a vehicle?

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Do you think public money should be used to support services like Uber and Lyft, or is it better spent on public transit improvements?

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How would affordable ride-sharing change your ability to move freely in your own city?

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Do you think supporting services like Uber and Lyft with public subsidies would help or harm the environment in the long run?

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