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06-11-2016, 03:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-11-2016, 03:54 PM by Canard.)
While the majority of systems are like that, Hiroshima had a second staff member aboard it's tram system, and you paid your fair when exiting at their station (board all doors, exit 1 door).
In Stockholm (or was it Göteborg?), the fare attendant on board walked up and down, looking for new passengers. You'd then pay them and they'd use a machine to issue you a ticket.
I just wanted to point out that it's not uncommon or limited to third-world applications to have onboard fare collection/verification.
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While most trams in Amsterdam require you to use a farecard or ticket machine, some along the tourist routes actually have a collector in a little booth; they both sell tickets and give directions and assistance.
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(06-11-2016, 03:52 PM)Canard Wrote: While the majority of systems are like that, Hiroshima had a second staff member aboard it's tram system, and you paid your fair when exiting at their station (board all doors, exit 1 door).
In Stockholm (or was it Göteborg?), the fare attendant on board walked up and down, looking for new passengers. You'd then pay them and they'd use a machine to issue you a ticket.
I just wanted to point out that it's not uncommon or limited to third-world applications to have onboard fare collection/verification.
I suppose it happens from time to time, but it still seems hard to pay for this additional staff member in most places and so I would say that it is fairly uncommon to have a person collecting fares on-board.
In Switzerland there are only 3 lines where you don't have to buy your fare ahead of time, the 3 touristic lines which cost way more than everything else. (I tried to find the trains below S-class trains here: https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable/timetabl...mbols.html but could not find them on any schedule). Of course, staff is probably the most expensive in Switzerland than anywhere else. In general, Switzerland is on a proof-of-payment system.
(06-11-2016, 04:32 PM)KevinL Wrote: While most trams in Amsterdam require you to use a farecard or ticket machine, some along the tourist routes actually have a collector in a little booth; they both sell tickets and give directions and assistance.
Yep, tourist routes are the ones that it seems to me can afford on-board ticketing.
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We totally agree. I'm just pointing out its not an exclusive rule that it doesn't appear everywhere. 
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(06-11-2016, 05:41 PM)BrianT Wrote: This might be a useful idea for frequent users. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/...ckets.html This is interesting because Lille's transit operator is Keolis, which happens to be the same future operator for the ION.
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This metal storage box at the Huron natural area (2/3rd the size of a TPSS?) looks pretty good once painted:
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.
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King is now paved 1/2 way to Union from John.
The forms for the Allen station are nearly done.
King between Allen and William is currently being paved.
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.
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Nothing overly exciting or unknown in the most recent update. Ottawa/Mill was closed for gas work the past few weeks before they could start the LRT related work.
Still no advertised date for Benton/Frederick to close, despite fences being up along the sidewalks.
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(06-13-2016, 02:03 PM)timio Wrote: Still no advertised date for Benton/Frederick to close, despite fences being up along the sidewalks.
I have to believe that this is waiting for the completion of the work at Queen St and Charles St.
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Yes, they'll want to open Queen before closing Benton.
Also now open: the main K-W Hospital entrance. No more U-turns!
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looking forward to hosting <a href="https://twitter.com/Kathleen_Wynne">@Kathleen_Wynne</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenDelDuca">@StevenDelDuca</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KitWat?src=hash">#KitWat</a> Tuesday for a HUGE announcement! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onpoli?src=hash">#onpoli</a> <a href="https://t.co/9ijEyv3yYT">pic.twitter.com/9ijEyv3yYT</a></p>— Daiene Vernile (@DaieneVernile) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaieneVernile/status/742452481066729472">June 13, 2016</a></blockquote>
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interesting you would post that in this thread Canard....I wonder what you hope it is!
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I know I would personally hope for an announcement of Phase 2 funding.
As an alternative, I would be very happy to see an announcement of all-day GO service. (And this is probably more within Wynne's control.)
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Aww, Mr. Boos is reporting its GO-related, not ion-related. 
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The provincial government can easily announce funding for a system whose route hasn't been fully planned yet- they just did with Hamilton, and identified a new terminus and spur for the city while they did.
But I agree that a Go announcement is maybe more likely, and would be great, too. All-day already, though?
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