It is widely reported that very little fare collection took place on Tuesday. I think your assessment is correct; Keolis gets paid the same no matter what so they have no incentive to do anything extra.Red Wing wrote:With those crowds the overtime I would assume would have been covered by the fare. I bet it's more that Keolis or MBCR before them have no incentive to add trains or think outside of the box. Though not having enough equipment and short trains for everyday usage also adds to the problem. On the next contract if its farmed out (I hope not), there should be a clause for these high ridership events.
CRail wrote:My expectation is that the switch replacement project (reason for the diversion) was planned well before the rally was. It was a rather unfortunate coincidence, for sure.
Disney Guy wrote:I read an article where someone said that Uber was adding greatly to traffic congestion. Much of that congestion happens due to fare collection, where the vehicle sits for awhile to accomplish this. How many times have you ridden a streetcar and waited while someone needed help from the motorman to pay his fare? Incidently fare collection slows down all modes of transportation -- commuter rail, buses, streetcar/light rail, traffic signal pre-emption, regular taxis, and Ubers.
RenegadeMonster wrote:Not sure if everyone saw or not, but there will be expanded service June 17-21 for Sail Boston / The Tall ships. This includes the Commuter Rail as well where they run at rush hour capacity all day long June 17-21 and add additional trains during the morning and evening commutes.
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