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Re: Assemblyman Dinowitz (Bronx) asks for paper transfers {cutback on Bx20} |
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Posted by New Flyer #857 on Thu Jul 8 12:49:32 2010, in response to Re: Assemblyman Dinowitz (Bronx) asks for paper transfers {cutback on Bx20}, posted by BrooklynBus on Thu Jul 8 11:18:12 2010. As I mentioned elsewhere in the thread, I hold that the best way to handle this is to just give people three-legged trips (two transfers) citywide. It would put an end to these exceptional situations, I think at little cost to MTA. It would also keep to one fare those who need to go from one extreme of the city (accessible by bus only) to another.I was in this type of situation for a number of years. My origin and destination were covered by local bus or express bus only and not subway. My options were: Express bus to Manhattan for second express bus (free transfer) ($5 fare at the time) Local bus to subway to local bus ($4 fare at the time) These being my only options, I felt like I was leaving the city. Granted my case is exceptional but since my origin and destination were within city boundaries, I felt I deserved the $2 fare. The other idea of time-based fares (one fare gets you unlimited access for a certain number of hours) is ok with me too but I think the current technology facilitates the double transfer more easily since it's already in use in places. |
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