moa999 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:06 am
What 'broke' transfers under the existing scheme was fixing the transfer rebate at $2 and not inflating it,
And then going and introducing Peak fares for bus/ light rail.
So suddenly people went from paying 10c for a transfer to $1.24 or so
Think there is a way simpler fix than these over complicated packs.
I don't specifically agree with the argument that was given at the time, but I seem to recall some mention of the higher 0-3km peak bus fare intentionally being a bit of a disincentive for those travelling short distances particularly for those using a bus to/from another mode (usually train), and walking was the alternative if you were close enough, especially given the 0-3km peak bus fare is $1.0667/km but a 0-9km peak ferry fare is $0.69/km [and 0-10km peak train fare is $0.366/km as such].
As much as it'd be nice to have fares at the same cost regardless of mode, without an overhaul I can't see that happening (even if it means using the same distance scales which isn't the case between any two modes [excepting light rail and bus]), since I can't imagine a train commuter paying $6.90 for a 10km trip [if using the ferry distance fare scale] or, god forbid, $10.67 for that same trip if using the peak bus fare scale.
What's the happy medium though... you'd have to know how much it costs to run each mode of transport to even have a clue as to where that happy medium lies as such.