Identifying Flaws in Transportation Argument

Medium Critical Reasoning Identifying Flaws

In a discussion about public transportation improvements, a city planner argued that reducing fares will lead to increased ridership. The planner asserted that all previous instances of fare reductions in similar cities resulted in higher numbers of passengers using public transportation. While the argument appears convincing, it lacks certain considerations.

The planner ignores other factors that might have contributed to increased ridership in those cities.

The argument relies solely on anecdotal evidence without statistical support.

The planner's assertion is inconsistent with studies showing a correlation between fare increases and ridership.

The planner assumes that public transportation users will not be affected by economic factors.

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