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Why we’re introducing subscriptions at Transit (2021)

12 points by hampelm 5y ago

rektide 5y ago
these folks deserve it. the app is amazing. but i'm still super sad, this used to be such an easy recommendation, such a stunning experience. it's mot really possible to see what a good app this is anymore, short of signing up.
- hampelm 5y ago
  How so? At least in my area you can still use the core functionality -- search an address, get directions there -- without logging in. It's been a while since I used it, though.
  - rektide 5y ago
    I was trying to understand what buses might be available in my area, to explore what options were & where they might go. This is a general browsing that I use regularly. Required a subscription.
dashundchen 5y ago
Transit is a great app. The UI for discovering routes and multi-modal planning features beats all the competition. I knew there was going to have to be monetization at some point, hopefully this can help sustain them. I don't know if they get a cut, but I typically buy my passes through the app. Hoping more transit agencies will partner or license their app to enable the extra features. My local agency uses Moovit/Token Transit for payment and routing, which has a poor UI in comparison. Transit planning on Google Maps is pretty lackluster. If anyone at Transit reads this, would love to see the options to extend the walking time or speed used for estimates. For example, check that I have a bike or e-bike, or walk fast and can get to a further stop faster. A lot of the time, I can walk a lot faster than the app estimates. Basically, the opposite of the "minimize walking" feature.
hendersoon 5y ago
I will never, ever, subscribe to an app. If you make an app that somehow creates a time portal transporting Jennifer Love Hewitt circa Party of Five to my house with amorous intent, I will turn up my nose and refuse to subscribe. On the other hand if you _sell_ that app for a reasonable price, I will happily purchase a license. And then you can release a new one yearly with new features, perhaps teleporting Alyson Hannigan circa Buffy the Vampire Slayer to my love casa, and I'll buy that one too.
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12 points by hampelm 5y ago

these folks deserve it. the app is amazing. but i'm still super sad, this used to be such an easy recommendation, such a stunning experience. it's mot really possible to see what a good app this is anymore, short of signing up.

hampelm 5y ago
How so? At least in my area you can still use the core functionality -- search an address, get directions there -- without logging in. It's been a while since I used it, though.
- rektide 5y ago
  I was trying to understand what buses might be available in my area, to explore what options were & where they might go. This is a general browsing that I use regularly. Required a subscription.

dashundchen 5y ago

Transit is a great app. The UI for discovering routes and multi-modal planning features beats all the competition. I knew there was going to have to be monetization at some point, hopefully this can help sustain them. I don't know if they get a cut, but I typically buy my passes through the app. Hoping more transit agencies will partner or license their app to enable the extra features. My local agency uses Moovit/Token Transit for payment and routing, which has a poor UI in comparison. Transit planning on Google Maps is pretty lackluster. If anyone at Transit reads this, would love to see the options to extend the walking time or speed used for estimates. For example, check that I have a bike or e-bike, or walk fast and can get to a further stop faster. A lot of the time, I can walk a lot faster than the app estimates. Basically, the opposite of the "minimize walking" feature.

hendersoon 5y ago

I will never, ever, subscribe to an app. If you make an app that somehow creates a time portal transporting Jennifer Love Hewitt circa Party of Five to my house with amorous intent, I will turn up my nose and refuse to subscribe. On the other hand if you _sell_ that app for a reasonable price, I will happily purchase a license. And then you can release a new one yearly with new features, perhaps teleporting Alyson Hannigan circa Buffy the Vampire Slayer to my love casa, and I'll buy that one too.

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