NYC MTA budget cuts

[Julio Huato]

The MTA is getting its budget slashed, and it seems that programs like the student pass are going to be discontinued. 

This reminds me of 1975 (or was it 1976?) in Morelia, when the private bus system increased the fares.  Middle and high schools revolted for a week or so.  Lots of leafleting and impromptu meetings on streets and plazas, explaining the actions to the public. Buses were seized by the students and parked in front of our shools.  Students fraternized with the drivers, who were mostly poorly paid wage workers. The bus system was expropriated by the state and fares went to almost zero.