Today's announcement to confirm the increase in bus/ferry fares has the undesired effect of targeting the people least able to handle further dents to their savings or earnings.
Yes, on the surface it's probably not a substantial cut; a 5 dollar increase in a book of 15 tickets isn't a killer move, but when it comes to who gets to pay more, think about it. Who catches buses on a regular basis in Bermuda?
- Students, who remain a 'protected class' because no political party wants to be seen as the ones who make children (their parents) pay
- Seniors, who deservedly should retain their current status as being allowed to travel free on public transportation
- Unemployed or low-income persons unable to afford private transportation
- Temporarily disabled persons unable to utilize private transportation
The people who are more likely to be able to afford a small dent in their earnings are the ones less likely to use that service!
Sad situation all around. Meanwhile the politicians continue to find ways to inconvenience Bermudians just a little bit more, every time.
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