In my recent visit to DC, I noticed that Metro trains are very poorly maintained. Torn seats, mismatched color seats, torn and worn out carpets, unbelievably dirty doors, peeling paint, .. could go on and on. Also, fares have gone up substantially and I calculated very little financial incentive for people to take the train as opposed to their cars. Often there is delay, escalator out of service (try walking up a non-moving escalator if you are a senior citizen, particularly at some of the stations), track repair, and other inconveniences.
I usually feel safe and comfortable in DC metro but this time, it was a disappointment.
Are there any other complainers/lamenters about the decline of mass transit systems?