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Posted by Wallyhorse on Sat Oct 25 16:41:38 2014, in response to Is it time NYCT consider peak/off peak fare structure?, posted by shiznit1987 on Sat Oct 25 09:14:17 2014. This may be something whose time has come, and I have suggested this myself.One scenario I would do is to have an "off-peak" unlimited ride MetroCard that would work like a regular MetroCard except it's main purpose would be for those who mainly ride outside of peak hours (for example, those who work Noon-8:00 PM and even more so for those who work weekends) and would be unlimited during those times. These would be sold at a discount from the regular MetroCard and include two peak rides on a seven-day, four on a 14-day and 10 peak rides on a 30-day to allow for the handful of times such do have to actually ride during peak hours. Otherwise, I would look at a $5.00 peak fare BUT set those up where those who can complete a round trip in four hours or less can re-enter for the return trip without being charged again. Such would include three subway-to-subway (or bus-to-subway, etc.) transfers for that purpose. Weekday off-peak I would make $3.00 except from 11:30 PM-4:00 AM (Monday-Thursday) when the fare would be reduced to $2.50. There can be an extra transfer added that would be valid even during peak travel time if travel started in an off-peak period. On Friday nights, the fare would be reduced to $2.25 and would be such from 10:00 PM Friday-1:00 AM Sunday. From 1:00 AM Sunday until 4:00 AM Monday, the fare would be reduced further to $1.50 to encourage families to ride more. That's how I would look at it and it's just a preliminary structure. |
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