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 it recruits volunteers to drive these shuttles. This is an example of ________.

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The town council's decision to recruit volunteers to drive shuttles previously operated by the public transportation system is an example of privatization, as the service is being taken over by private individuals rather than by the government.

The Town of Springfield Has an Extensive Public Transportation System