Happygo, a car rental company, lowered its prices dramatically gaining many more customers than it once had. Consequently, the railway companies have reported a decrease of roughly 30% in the number of commuters traveling on their intercity routes. However, the urban bus companies claim that the numbers of commuters on their lines fluctuate but maintain an average that has not changed for the better or for the worse since Happygo made its price changes. It seems quite clear that __________.

Which of the following best completes the passage below?

A. even at competitive prices, some people prefer buses over rented cars for travelling within cities

B. commuters using public transportation, such as buses, are far more punctual, on average, when compared to those using private vehicles

C. to compensate for the market shift created by Happygo's strategy, the urban bus companies lowered their prices as well.

D. public transportation, whether by bus or by train, is always a compromise for commuters

E. Happygo's changes have affected the railway companies' revenues due to the latter's relatively low advertising budget

The OA is A