Tap-phone-to-pay subway an ease-of-use game changer. Remembering what it’s like to have a functioning transit system. Super easy to get around. Nobody doing drugs on train.

@Popehat The London vs NYC transit comparison is really the ultimate case study in how badly America is broken.

NYC is a Liberal city in a blue state, and has far more functional independence and tax raising powers than Greater London.

Also London's city government and mayor were only created in 2000. Before that it was administered directly by the national government like DC.

NYC should easily be able spend more and solve its problems more easily.

But it doesnt and cant.

@Popehat The reasons why are quite broad, but they're also a pretty good summary of all the things ruining America.