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It would be cheaper to actually buy automobiles for every person who rides public transportation rather than maintain public transportation itself.

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It would be cheaper to actually buy automobiles for every person who rides public transportation rather than maintain public transportation itself.

87.13212312371237237123712371231212398123031272378123782317812378912389% of statistics are made up on the spot.

Which is why I didn't include any, jackass

But if you want to see numbers, then look here, which is a public transportation advocacy site:

http://www.cfte.org/critics/myths.asp

Myth: Overall, driving an automobile is cheaper than using public transportation

Fact: Public transportation is a better deal for the nation’s pocketbooks

The median driving bill in 2001 was over $7653, with public transportation costing $400 less per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey. The total estimated cost of driving in the U.S. is between $798-836 billion, not including road building and maintenance.
In fact, US taxpayers and citizens spend between $400-997 billion per year in hidden subsidies to autos through emergency services, construction and maintenance, lost property taxes from road construction, parking subsidies, vibration damage, petroleum policies, trade deficits and uncompensated auto accidents.

Yet, somehow, they don't mention the "hidden costs" inevitably associated with expanding public transportation to rural counties, diffuse suburban areas, etc. If you want to look at someone making up figures and selectively including data, then start here!

What hidden costs? Fewer cars on the road can save costs. If you think that replacing public transportation with cars would save money, you've probably never been to a city.