The franchised bus lines that New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) has been subsidizing have been in place for 50 years without major adjustments or changes despite shifts in travel patterns, the growth of new traffic generators, increases in fares and fare structures, and the growth of competing modes such as the dollar vans. Additionally, NYCDOT is dependent on the franchise companies for basic information about the franchise bus service, including ridership counts.
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