Excellent points by other posters

Why do governments continually try to re-invent the wheel instead of copying the best?
Especially in transit where Canada is definitely not a leader. 

Why do we keep focusing on cash from ticket sales as the sole benchmark for successful transit projects?
Yes, subsidies are an added expense but what about the other 'profit' indicators?
The experts claim congestion costs the GTA billions each year.
Does the UP help reduce that?
Are there less vehicles on the road?
Has travel time been reduced? 
Is the UP service a key selling point for convention and tourism business? 

Look at the whole package and then decide if the UP is a white elephant.