Re: Met Automated Ticketing
John Wayman (bushwalker@email.msn.com)
Wed, 4 Feb 1998 09:28:22 +1100
Drewan wrote in message <34d7e839.13062978@news.mel.aone.net.au>...
>Already I have seen improvements to the level of services on the
>trams, and hopefully in the future this will lead to a faster
>timetable. Specifically.
>
>o It is now about 5 minutes quicker to get to work, as everyone boards
>the tram (Zs), and the tram is off. Those who have prebrought
>tickets can validate and sit down. The tram no longer has a queue out
>the front door, as everyone is lined up to buy their tickets.
>
>o Weekend services will also benefit, with the driver relieved of the
>duties of issuing tickets.
>
>My 5 cents worth, but in a few months we will be wondering what the
>fuss is about.
Also probably more room and less queueing due to former passengers jumping
in their cars and increasing traffic congestion on tram routes!
Just another example of forcing people into having to change their travel
routine.
Route 75 pioneered on tram ATM machines in Melbourne. There seem to less
passengers on these trams after 12 months of ticket machines. Or am I
imagining this?
Cheers
John Wayman