[SlyShy]

I feel extremely curious about the construction costs given that the proposal says the Dugout Loop will transport just 250,000 a year at $1 fares. I suppose if it works the press alone could make the investment worthwhile.

[rococode]

I imagine they're planning to lose money on it to help push it through whatever regulators are in the way. Once they have a working proof-of-concept in a city as big as LA, it'll be a much smoother process to expand to other cities because they can just say "I mean, it worked great in LA!".

[indecisive_user]

And also, if it's reducing traffic congestion and car emissions, state governments might be willing to subsidize future projects.

[hkmurakami]

Think of it as a pilot project for your first client. Typically you bill a very low price that doesn't really even cover the bills, even in a SW Project.

[erikpukinskis]

Also, they are assuming they’ll be able to use the digging experience to lower the cost of digging.

[swagasaurus-rex]

They also discussed ways to monetize selling the earth they excavate. Construction lego-like blocks was the concept they floated.