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> why is flying so cheap vs a train? In France, the answer is simple: the train company is basically a monopoly (owned via a very thin veil by the state). The
by ur-whale 6y ago
> why is flying so cheap vs a train?
In France, the answer is simple: the train company is basically a monopoly (owned via a very thin veil by the state).
They are therefore, like all entities not subjected to competition:
- expensive
- unreliable
- low quality of service overall (atrocious food, disgustingly dirty bathrooms, in-seat power supply almost never works, internet non-nexistant).
- presentation 6y agoAfter living in various Asian metros it really does seem that private markets have done wonders for quality of service - I live in Japan now, but while it isn't cheaper per se, it's definitely a phenomenal quality of service, and far from the only great system I've seen in the region.