The city’s public transportation system should be removed from the jurisdiction of the municipal government, which finds it politically impossible either to raise fares or to institute cost-saving reductions in service. If public transportation were handled by a private firm, profits would be vigorously pursued, thereby eliminating the necessity for covering operating costs with government funds.
The statements above best support the conclusion that

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Correct Answer is :  political considerations would not prevent private firms from ensuring that revenues cover operating costs

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 3