I come from New Zealand and every time when the public transport is being talked about there are always strong opposition towards increasing subsidies or even subsidies exist in the first place:
- “it will be a financial black hole!”
- “it’s a waste of money. I would rather have the freedom of going everywhere with my trusty ute”
- “the public transport is rubbish and no one uses it!”
- “User pays. Why should others subsidise public transport riders?”
- “Apples and oranges! We’re New Zealand!”
Do they exist or is even common in your country?