by RailBus63
My family and I rode PATH every day on a weekend trip to the city earlier this month (we stayed at a hotel at the Pavonia/Newport stop) and I'd give the system an A-, if not higher. Service was frequent and without delay, the cars were comfortable, and the facilities were clean.
In regards to the ticket machines and the turnstiles — I visit NYC several times each year and am very comfortable using Metrocard machines, so I had no problems with those, and the turnstiles we used worked flawlessly all weekend. I would guess that the vast majority of PATH riders have no problems with these machines. It's unfortunate that you came across instructions that may confuse an unfamiliar rider, but I hardly think that is sufficient to give the overall system such a low grade.
My 2¢ worth.
Jim
In regards to the ticket machines and the turnstiles — I visit NYC several times each year and am very comfortable using Metrocard machines, so I had no problems with those, and the turnstiles we used worked flawlessly all weekend. I would guess that the vast majority of PATH riders have no problems with these machines. It's unfortunate that you came across instructions that may confuse an unfamiliar rider, but I hardly think that is sufficient to give the overall system such a low grade.
My 2¢ worth.
Jim