Jeanine: Over the past year, local taxis in Stonevale gave 10,000 fewer rides than they did the year before. I believe this sharp drop is almost entirely attributable to the launch of Freedrive, the only ride-sharing service here that also sells unlimited monthly ride passes at a low price.
Dex: I doubt that’s the real reason for such a large decrease. You just said the decline was 10,000 rides, yet Freedrive only managed to sell 4,000 of those monthly passes.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the force of Dex’s objection to Jeanine’s explanation?
A Freedrive rented its fleet to more individual drivers than it sold passes.
B Two new taxi companies that do not offer any ride-sharing options entered Stonevale last year.
C Most taxi operators in Stonevale give special fare discounts during weekdays.
D Local commuters often test out new services after hearing positive recommendations from friends.
E Freedrive’s monthly passes allow unlimited shared rides, and many customers regularly bring extra riders along at no additional cost.