Comments on: TransLink to become reality?

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:06:59 +0000

AND Translink lies. They say you get big discounts when you use their card over regular fares.

You sign up, and what do you get? A small bonus, but no discounts!

By: david vartanoff

david vartanoff — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:19:15 +0000

the problem with translink, aside from massive expense and gross tardiness, is that it DOES NOT honor the discounts afforded by the various discount coupons from using connecting systems. So my card is in my pocket, but I rarely use it.

By: Queen

Queen — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:12:46 +0000

Steven L., actually in a new TransLink-type system that just started up in Seattle and King County, the fares on all systems are the same or at least standardized to some extent, I believe.

TransLink as it currently exists does charge the unique fees of AC Transit, Muni, Golden Gate buses and Golden Gate ferries, though I’m sure you both already know that.

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:35:26 +0000

Not at all. For instance, BART may charge one token, while AC Transit might charge 3 for a ride. However, it would require BART to switch to a flat rate fare structure.

By: Steven L.

Steven L. — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:50:21 +0000

So would that mean all trips on all systems would be the exact same price? Wouldn’t that be a little silly?

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Fri, 22 May 2009 00:27:01 +0000

[...] thanks to Scott Mace, who commented about BART’s e-wallet in the Queen’s initial TransLink post. Scott, seems like the dang e-wallet, which you pointed [...]

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:35:40 +0000

Just little coin-like things that you put into a slot. That’s what was first used in NYC.

By: Queen

Queen — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:15:33 +0000

That’s brilliant! Great idea. The Queen loves low-tech solutions. But it’s not totally low-tech cuz the cards would have to be accepted by BART’s gates, no?

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:59:42 +0000

Yep. Here’s a low tech solution: Sell transit tokens valid on all systems in the Bay Area!

By: Queen

Queen — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:55:48 +0000

More inconvenience for the BART rider!