Should there be a fare free day?

[checkmatechamp13]

I would go with reduced fare days instead of fare free days NY'ers deserve a break

 

I often say ignorance is bliss some people like to get taken for a ride

 

you'd be lucky to work for someone who has COLA like the UFT because without it you will not survive in NYC there is a misconception among people that when the cost of living go's up ur pay go's up I.E. the MTA and the landlords greedy bastards

 

A reduced fare would probably work almost as well, since it would still be cheaper than other forms of transportation. However, I suggested a fare free day because the MTA would save on the costs of fare collection. It takes the same amount of time to dip in a MetroCard into the farebox, or swipe it in the turnstile, regardless of whether the fare is $1.10 or $2.25 or any other amount.

But everybody's right, it wouldn't work in an already transit-oriented city like ours.

 

No I don't believe that has to pull more than that daily with all the tourist that come to New York City how do you think they get around they use the Subway and Buses

 

Monthly passes on tha LIRR & MNR don't come cheap

Bridges & Tunnel are you kidding me cash lanes are always busy

MVM's & TVM'S are used daily and if you pay aboard the train you get slapped with a $5 surcharge talk about highway robbery

 

There are about 7.4 million bus/subway riders combined on an average weekday. At about $2 per person (probably less since transfers are counted on the bus and subway, and with pay-per-ride and Unlimited MetroCard discounts, the fare is down even less), that is $14.8 million at most. Factor in the LIRR and Metro-North Railroads and $20 million seems like a reasonable figure.

[BusOperator3319]

A reduced fare would probably work almost as well, since it would still be cheaper than other forms of transportation. However, I suggested a fare free day because the MTA would save on the costs of fare collection. It takes the same amount of time to dip in a MetroCard into the farebox, or swipe it in the turnstile, regardless of whether the fare is $1.10 or $2.25 or any other amount.

But everybody's right, it wouldn't work in an already transit-oriented city like ours.

 

 

 

There are about 7.4 million bus/subway riders combined on an average weekday. At about $2 per person (probably less since transfers are counted on the bus and subway, and with pay-per-ride and Unlimited MetroCard discounts, the fare is down even less), that is $14.8 million at most. Factor in the LIRR and Metro-North Railroads and $20 million seems like a reasonable figure.

Ok I stand corrected unless something else comes up

[MTR Admiralty]

But for now, i don't think a fare free day is the best idea to attract customers. The makes about 20M a day & the cannot afford to loose that much money. I see why it's not much of a problem for a small transit system but it's a problem for a transit system in a city like NY

Hey it's the MTA, it's one of those bureaucratic agencies. What are they known for?

[DevilBus65]

The last free fare day was December 31,1984. Now when a farebox breaks down the MTA doesn't want the bus to make more than 1 trip without collecting fares. See the difference?

[BNQtrain3912]

there should be but that is not gonna happen anytime soon. btw i remember the week of christmas i think in 2005 they lowered the fare to 1 dollar. and i think the weeks in december before christmas it was only $1 on the weekends

[MTR Admiralty]

there should be but that is not gonna happen anytime soon. btw i remember the week of christmas i think in 2005 they lowered the fare to 1 dollar. and i think the weeks in december before christmas it was only $1 on the weekends

Which is the LAMEST plan I ever heard in my life

[BJC]

Might be. However, my principal told me that it had something to do with Bloomberg. It's weird considering the election occurred BEFORE the discount. But I can guarantee you, the smell of politics is rather strong here.

 

Bloomberg isn't a smart man,besides he doesn't respect the transit workers.

[checkmatechamp13]

I wouldn't say that. After all, he had to have gotten his $20 billion somehow.

[Railfaner100]

I wouldn't say that. After all, he had to have gotten his $20 billion somehow.

 

That's totally true.

[Kamen Rider]

Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters

[Shortline Bus]

I know it's a little off topic. Boston's MBTA aka "T" system on Sunday Evening July 4, 2010 is offering free rides on all of their subway/light rail, Rail and Buses starting at 9pm and ending at around 1am.

 

http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=19643

[553 Bridgeton]

NJT does it for college students, however you must present some form of proof that your in school, and or heading to a school.

[metsfan]

Yes, there should be fare free days on all transit systems, it would allow people to try new routes and try riding for the first time without the prospect of having to pay a fare as a barrier.

 

- A

[NX Express]

Yes, there should be fare free days on all transit systems, it would allow people to try new routes and try riding for the first time without the prospect of having to pay a fare as a barrier.

 

- A

 

But who would be the ones "riding for the first time"? Most people in New York either take the subway, don't need the subway, or think they are too good to take the subway (not at anyone in particular).

[Kamen Rider]

Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters

[lilbluefoxie]

if anything, let Long Island Bus have a free day, to see if more Long Islanders could get around with it

[metsfan]

But who would be the ones "riding for the first time"? Most people in New York either take the subway, don't need the subway, or think they are too good to take the subway (not at anyone in particular).

 

Well, i did say all transit systems, the NYC subway isn't the only transit system in the country you know....

 

- A