03-18-2018, 03:03 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-18-2018, 03:07 PM by trainspotter139.)
(03-18-2018, 02:09 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(03-18-2018, 02:02 PM)Viewfromthe42 Wrote: This is where the region would do really well to have a convertible EasyGO pass, one where if you tap in a day enough to pay for a day pass, it only takes the remaining difference from your card and treats your card as a day pass (instead of single ride fare/transfer time). Similarly, in a month if you were to spend the full value of a monthly pass, it takes only the remaining difference and for the rest of the month, your card is treated as a monthly pass. That way you don't have to have the money up front. A college student could use the card day-by-day, eventually having it convert up into a monthly pass to prevent them overspending, and if they went up to the $292 in Sep-Dec time period, it would become a semester pass. Removes so many barriers to adoption, and disproportionately helps those most in need.
That seems like a good idea ... are there other transit systems that have implemented something similar?
GO Transit using the PRESTO card has a monthly maximum if you take more than 35 trips in a month the next 5 trips are at a significantly reduced cost then any trips you take over 40 are free.