Economy & Business
Hidden Costs of Affordable S.F. Public Transit
Lacking transportation options or flexibility to reach jobs, shopping and other necessities, lower-income riders often trade comfort, promptness and even safety for affordability.
San Francisco Public Press (https://www.sfpublicpress.org/author/sophie-murguia/)
Lacking transportation options or flexibility to reach jobs, shopping and other necessities, lower-income riders often trade comfort, promptness and even safety for affordability.
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