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I would like to point out that there is an implicit assumption here that we actually need a ticket system for public transport. The general concept is “the cos
by gylterud 2y ago
I would like to point out that there is an implicit assumption here that we actually need a ticket system for public transport.
The general concept is “the cost of the price”. Which is something to consider for public goods. If the prices would be zero, the cost of a ticket system would also be zero.
- devmor 2y agoIt's kind of silly how contentious this subject is. The majority opinion is that we all pay for public works projects even if they don't benefit us, but for some reason, transit must be self-funded. It's odd, to say the least.
- kergonath 2y agoIt makes sense if enough people with influence over lawmaking and government have a vested interest in benefiting from “free” infrastructure and some level of friction to use public transit. Add a pinch of “public transit is useless anyway, I have a chauffeur” and here you are. It is completely counter-productive and damaging to the economy and the environment, but it is not that odd, unfortunately.
- steelbrain 2y agoFWIW, even in places like Estonia, which has a free public transport (bus only?) system, the tickets are still sold/used/checked. Reportedly to get usage numbers and to cost-optimize the routes. Each resident/citizen can buy a public transport card, then tie it to their Gov ID and then tap it everywhere. You could argue that this could be replaced by some vision tech but I guess this is simpler and has dual use (visitors can purchase the card and pay instead of using for free).