Seyyed Ahmad Alavi, the head of the Tourism Committee of the Islamic Council of Tehran, expressed concern over the statements made regarding metro and bus fare rates, emphasizing that prices should be examined from the perspective of the people's expense basket. He wrote on his personal social media page: "In the council session, it was said that 5,000 tomans for metro and bus tickets is nothing; the same logic that today says 10,000 tomans for gasoline is also nothing."
The Necessity of Paying Attention to the People's Expense Basket
Alavi further stated that these remarks indicate that some individuals do not have access to the realities of people's lives and only view issues from behind their desks. He added: "I wish we could look at prices not from behind a desk, but from the people's expense basket; then we would see 'nothing' is for whom and 'is important' for whom."
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The Impact of Price Increases on Daily Life
These statements come at a time when rising prices have become one of the main challenges for people in recent years. Although the increase in fares may seem insignificant to some officials, it imposes a heavy financial burden on many families. In fact, the everyday living costs, especially for low-income and middle-class segments of society, have been severely affected by these price increases.
Alavi also pointed out that urban officials should pay more attention to the real needs and problems of the people. He emphasized that decision-making should consider the real lives of people and the challenges they face. In this regard, a thorough examination of costs and their impacts on household livelihoods is of special importance.
The Social Consequences of Price Increases
According to Alavi, neglecting these issues can lead to public dissatisfaction and social crises. He called for careful consideration in economic decision-making, urging officials to look at social problems with a deeper perspective. This not only helps improve economic conditions but can also increase public trust in government and municipal institutions.
Ultimately, Alavi urged all officials to pay attention to the lives of the people and their challenges instead of viewing issues from a limited angle. He believes that only by correctly understanding the needs of the people and making rational decisions can we help improve their living conditions.
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