By Cecilia Rosenthal Santa Monica
I once lived in a small town where the school bus served kindergarten through high school students. So many afternoon activities were available that the bus made frequent trips until 5 p.m. daily. (”Rough ride for council,” page 1, April 12) I was shocked to see such youngsters going to school on public transportation here. Otherwise, unfortunately, one percent each day would have to report to work late. What employee would stand for that?!
The outrageous doubling of fares and elimination transfers will send people back to their cars. Besides, the changes are based on false “comparisons.”
Several Santa Monica stores sell fresh eggs daily for 99 cents a dozen.
Every movie at Laemmle’s on Second Street can be seen on Wednesday afternoons for $4 (and they show excellent movies!) Comparing Big Blue Bus to the gas companies may be a proper “comparison,” since that is what will be done to car-less families and seniors.
Please find another way to get your funds.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 1, 2007. Read the original PDF.