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Points against charging extra for public transit during congested times. 1. It’s much better for someone traveling during congestion to use public transport th
by npo9 7y ago
Points against charging extra for public transit during congested times.
1. It’s much better for someone traveling during congestion to use public transport than to use a private vehicle.
2. Traveling during congestion almost always is accompanied by increased travel times —- a natural incentive to adjust travel times.
3. Keeping fare prices consistent and simple makes the system easier for everyone to understand and less confusing to new users.
- zozbot234 7y ago> It’s much better for someone traveling during congestion to use public transport than to use a private vehicle. Sure, but charging a nominal price for public transit wouldn't meaningfully affect the incentive to avoid traffic congestion outside of it. i.e. by and large, the users aren't going to move back to private vehicles, because shifting the time of use is often easier.