The article looks at how bus fares vary for different groups of riders in Albany, New York. It found that fares per kilometer differ among riders, with work-to-home trips costing less per kilometer than non-work trips. People without cars pay higher fares per kilometer than those with cars. Peak-hour riders pay less per kilometer than off-peak riders. Men and women pay similar fares per kilometer, but fares tend to increase with age. Overall, the current fare system can highlight existing inequalities in society.