Nabil: Ongoing implementation of the city’s new directive regarding the updating of transit infrastructure to comply with recent environmental guidelines will cost the department of transportation $10 million annually. As a result, other services will be cut and deficits will increase. Therefore, this directive will significantly reduce the city’s operating budget. Natasha: The $10 million will be partially recouped by a rate increase for use of the city’s public transit services. While costs will rise, revenue will also increase.
Natasha responds to Nabil by
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presenting a mitigating factor that Nabil has failed to consider
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