Comparing average bus prices post-privatization

Steps:

• Identify key data points: average prices and other metrics for 2013, 2014, and 2015 from the table.
• Compare prices year-over-year: 2013 vs. 2014 vs. 2015.
• Evaluate passenger journeys and profits against privatization trends.
• Select conclusion based on direct evidence from price comparisons.

Why B is correct:

• Data shows average prices peaked in 2014 before declining in 2015, directly supporting higher 2014 prices per the table values.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Prices in 2013 were lower than in 2014, not higher than 2015.
• C: Not enough information on passenger journeys pre- and post-privatization to confirm stability.
• D: Not enough information on profit figures to verify increases.

Final answer: B