The operating subsidy for rail is slightly less than for the bus, but that's dwarfed by the difference in annual capital expenditures (about $1 billion for rail versus $200 million for bus). Metro's fare recovery is a bit misleading, because most of its "capital budget" is actually for maintenance and repair, which is an operating cost.
Also, the bus serves much lower income people than rail--I'm okay with it receiving subsidies.
Also, the bus serves much lower income people than rail--I'm okay with it receiving subsidies.