Here are some comments posted on chicagotribune.com following Thursday’s vote by the House and Senate.
As a retired senior I am shocked by this blatant attempt to buy my vote. I have worked my whole life and do not need a free ride from anyone! There are many poor people who would benefit from a leg up like free transportation to and from work. Why not give a free ride to those who need help? I do not need this charity.”
Posted by: Daddy War Bucks
I am glad something was passed on the mass transit bill. I was going to suggest that our sports teams [foot] the bill because they are playing horrible!”
Posted by: caren
How in the world can anyone think giving free rides to seniors is wrong? Public transportation should be free to everyone. Now I realize that’s not practical now, but eventually it should happen. I just don’t understand how anyone could oppose this.”
Posted by: Dean G.
This whole tax thing is a ripoff for the collar counties. Where I live I have NO, repeat, NO mass transportation.”
Posted by: Mike
I wonder how many teenagers are going to get their grandparents to go get this discount card and then use it themselves…I would.”
Posted by: cm
great job, senate! if you cannot see that this is a good thing, then i don’t know what to say to you.”
Posted by: Matthew RM
Ok Ron, you’ve got your money now….NO MORE EXCUSES. My morning southbound red line 20 minute commute better not take 40-60 minutes like it does now. I don’t even think the CTA will know how to run when they aren’t in a “doomsday” frame of mind.”
Posted by: Kevin
