The town of Springfield has an extensive public transportation system that has grown steadily over time in response to the city's changing needs.However,the town council realizes that it is not as efficient as it might be.One of the biggest drains on the system is a program that shuttles elderly citizens from point to point,but discontinuing this program would be a public relations liability for the town council,so they recruit volunteers to drive these shuttles.This is an example of ____________________.

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The situation describes the town council's decision to recruit volunteers to drive shuttles as an attempt to privatize a public service. This is because the council is seeking to reduce the cost of the program by shifting the responsibility and expense onto volunteers, rather than employing paid staff.

The Town of Springfield Has an Extensive Public Transportation System