by kitn1mcc
would be nice to see passenger service return to eastern ct
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kitn1mcc wrote:would be nice to see passenger service return to eastern ctThis proposed service doesn't have anything to do with CT, the Worcester - Providence corridor is entirely within MA and RI.
Cosmo wrote:$18.00 per RT or $12.00 with a prepay system... that's WAY more than "just a little steep!"The price isn't out of line...it's actually lower than the MBTA. A zone 5 round trip is $17.00 on the MBTA CR...and zone 5 is only about 20-22 miles out.
What is the price of a comparable distance on MBTA CR?
It's hard to imagine anyone wanting to pay that much for a daily commute, which seems to be what their selling this as.
Cosmo wrote:$18.00 per RT or $12.00 with a prepay system... that's WAY more than "just a little steep!"Sounds about right for an unsubsidized service! "T" only covers 1/3 of costs; Imagine if the "T" fares were tripled, everyone would (attempt) to drive
What is the price of a comparable distance on MBTA CR?
It's hard to imagine anyone wanting to pay that much for a daily commute, which seems to be what their selling this as.