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Posted by trainsarefun on Sun Feb 17 21:46:34 2008, in response to Re: Diagrams Re: Air Train question, posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Feb 17 20:36:29 2008. And according to most people here who have responded in these threads, the $5 fare is no big deal.The $5 fare is no big deal compared to what, though? That's the question one has to ask. Combined with NYCT and LIRR fare, it's cheaper than a cab to JFK, and hence, 'no big deal', especially compared to the price of an airplane ticket. So why would anyone take a longer ride to save $5 Because they like to save $5 for only a slightly longer ride? I'm cheap enough that I'd probably opt that route, although it's moot in my case because I have a monthly pass on LIRR already. I'd figure, 'True, the E train is slightly faster from 42nd St to the airport with the connection, but hey, I'm cheap, so I'll spend a few more minutes on the A train to save $5 each way.' According to them, the only people who would switch to HB if it was free would be the people who are currently taking the bus to JFK to avoid the $5 toll. Not sure who's made that claim, but I won't defend it. As my example just demonstrated, I myself am more than cheap enough to opt for the free HB option. And I assure you that I'm not the only such person around. They say no one cares about having to pay $5, and not many people are taking the subway to the bus to avoid the unfair $5 pedestrian access toll. OK, you assumed the burden - how many people are taking the subway to the bus to avoid the unfair $5 pedestrian access toll? |
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