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Deconstructing a Scenario
A city's public transportation system is currently experiencing frequent delays, with an average bus being 15 minutes late. The city's goal is to have 95% of its buses run on time within the next year. A major challenge is that a significant portion of the bus fleet is old and requires frequent, unscheduled maintenance. Based on this scenario, identify the 'present state,' the 'future goal,' and the 'obstacle'.
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