The Penny War: Paid to CrashHow volume-based pay turned streets into racetracks

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When Rewards Backfire

Paying bus drivers per passenger historically created a chaotic phenomenon known as the Guerra del Centavo. Instead of better service, this incentive structure forced drivers into a dangerous race to snatch commuters from rivals. The resulting reckless speeding and high accident rates demonstrate that financial motivations without safety guardrails virtually guarantee disaster.