Question

1. read the claim below.

it should be free to ride public transportation.
select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
a number of cities worldwide have tested out complimentary public transportation but ultimately had to reintroduce fees.
offering free public transportation could motivate a greater number of individuals to utilize buses and trains, resulting in lower pollution levels compared to cars.
riding public transportation is fun.

Explanation:

The claim argues for free public transportation. The first option presents a failure of free systems, which weakens the claim. The third option is a trivial, subjective point with no substantive support. The second option provides a concrete, positive outcome (reduced pollution from increased ridership) that directly supports the claim for free public transit.

Answer:

B. Offering free public transportation could motivate a greater number of individuals to utilize buses and trains, resulting in lower pollution levels compared to cars.