02-17-2016, 08:29 AM
(02-16-2016, 09:38 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(02-16-2016, 12:11 PM)JoeKW Wrote: I don't understand the UP Express pricing model. It's priced for business travellers and the wealthy but those people are more likely to take cabs or private cars since it's quicker and carrying your bags any distance is not fun.
As a frequent business traveler, a train is my #1 choice for getting to a city from its airport. Roomy, relaxed and unaffected by traffic. Even if my company might pay for a taxi.
NB: Most business travelers travel light, very frequently with carry-on luggage only, so the bags are less of an issue.
Two very different customers. Those who do not live in Toronto and are staying at hotels/visiting businesses near Union, and those who live in Toronto. If you live in Toronto, unless you live near Union, UPX will never be the most convenient way to get to the airport, because you must first get to Union. If you don't need to pay the cost, because employer covers it, I'd think you'd almost always choose a taxi. But if you're the businessperson from outside Toronto, what are the odds that you'll see Presto vs cash fare and shake your head long enough to choose a taxi instead?