Gregory's Server@straphanger Wait, i could have sworn somebody told me public transit wasn't cost effective or efficient? 🤔
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 @mbrailer which makes me ask “why not?” Tax revenue is tax revenue. Keeping people in the area means more money for businesses and higher property values. @twipped @Karstan @straphanger I don't think the WDW transportation system is funded by taxes. While the roads are maintained by the special taxing district*, the buses, boats, monorails and sky gondolas are operated by WDW itself. WDW runs them at a loss because doing so helps the resort monopolize tourists' time. Most mass transit systems don't have that advantage, because taxpayers hate subsidizing things they don't use. (* and WDW is the largest taxpayer in the district.) |
@Karstan @straphanger Although I admire the WDW transportation system, in fairness it should be noted that the resort operates it as a way to keep visitors on the property instead of visiting other attractions. This creates an incentive to invest that most municipalities don't have.