Metra could possibly save money by reducing frequency after 8pm

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It went over (my program at the Lyric) and I ended up on the bus home - at least it was free* - it was dirty and stanky. Hadn't been on the CTA in like 2-1/2 years or something.

*broken fare box.

Indeed, that is the ultimate money saver - not running service at all!

So, you touch upon something significant, here, regarding transit in Chicagoland, one of which the Southeast side lines are a significant example: that of historic tiered levels of service and fares, in commuter rail versus CTA, and the riders who choose one over another for either cost, convenience, cleanliness, safety, or class.
 
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