An argument to justify public transport closures has often been lack of profitability for the service provider. However, Andrew J. Seltzer and Jonathan Wadsworth find that such discussions often miss much of the full value of public transport to society - it opens up labour market opportunities for workers, increases residential choice, and reduces crowding in inner-city areas.

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27 September 2022

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The Conversation

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https://theconversation.com/research-into-1930s-commuting-in-london-shows-how-public-transport-boosts-the-labour-market-182883

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