Why not? It's a win/win scenario. We get more public amenities and don't have to pay for them. It's also in the best interest of the private sector to keep then in good order. As far as advertising goes, I actually like the bus shelter advertising and don't like it when they're blank. In my opinion they add a bit of flair to the urban landscape. I particularly like it when local theaters and concert halls advertise on the shelters. Their ads lend the city more cultural panache.

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