The corporate media is being sure to remind everyone that free public transport in Paris is costing 4 million US dollars per day. But let's look at both sides, cost and benefit.
First of all, where does the $4 million go? It stays in the pockets of the people of Paris. They will spend it and it will trickle through the economy. So is it really lost in the first place?
Second. Green-house gas emission are being reduced by many tons without adding any solar panels.
Third. How much petrol and diesel is not being sold? Doesn't that mean downward pressure on price?
Fourth. How much more time do people have with the reduction in traffic congestion.
Fifth. How many lives saved?
There are many more considerations. See links below.
First of all, where does the $4 million go? It stays in the pockets of the people of Paris. They will spend it and it will trickle through the economy. So is it really lost in the first place?
Second. Green-house gas emission are being reduced by many tons without adding any solar panels.
Third. How much petrol and diesel is not being sold? Doesn't that mean downward pressure on price?
Fourth. How much more time do people have with the reduction in traffic congestion.
Fifth. How many lives saved?
There are many more considerations. See links below.
