The confirmation chime rang out. “Thank you for your purchase.”
He had just spent $774 more than he needed to, mathematically speaking. He had subsidized the nurse, the student, and the infrastructure.
“TransitLink Annual Pass Renewal: Inflation Adjustment Notice. New Price: $3,150.”
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