Rising Transport Fares: Fleeced or Milking The System? | Ruihan Ryan Shen | TEDxShahe Street Studio

What does a rising subway fare tell us about fairness, justice, and systems we take for granted?
Ryan takes us on a philosophical adventure through the economics of metro systems, contrasting government-subsidized networks like Shanghai Metro with profit-driven models, like Hong Kong’s MTR.
This talk ultimately concerns the balance of justice between the common good and market efficiency, asking us to reflect on whether everyday services should prioritize accessibility or self-sufficiency—and what that says about the kind of world we want to live in. Youth Public Affairs Observer
Young Political Philosophy Researcher This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx