Re: Metcard statistics. Does it even happen?

["John Wayman" <trecker@optusnet.com.au>]

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> > > Because people do not validate, hence the statistics produced bt
MetCard
> > are
> > > useless.
> >
> > It wouldn't matter if 100% of people validated. The system cannot tell
> where
> > you leave the system if it's not at a station where you need to use your
> > ticket to go through an exit gate. They have no way of knowing which or
> > whose trains you've travelled on.
>
> True - but that will apply no matter what system you use - Sydney Buses
get
> some pretty good statistics on theirs - things like, number of concession
> pre-paid tickets, where they board, times they board - all stuff that is
> useful.
>
> There are other statistics that they can garner *if* people validate. They
> are not doing this, so *any* statistics are useless.
>
> DaveP
>
It ends up being like the old ticket system. If a station or line doesn't
generate enough outward journeys, it could ultimately be closed. At least
the validators track all trips starting at a station, not just tickets sold
at the station (provided passengers comply with the system).


Cheers
John Wayman