[dublinben]

>Transit should be free, like sidewalks and parks.

And most similarly, roads. The theoretical 'farebox recovery ratio' of most roads is 0, but this is never part of the conversation. Maybe if it were, transit would look much better in comparison.

[hattmall]

But there is a usage based fee for roads too in the form of gasoline tax which funds roads. Something people that don't buy gas don't pay.