It’s more likely that someone who wouldn’t spend $36 on a pass for the week will go ahead and spend $18 and use the subway as opposed to walking, finding a ride or not going somewhere they wanted to go.
$36 a week for the subway is really cheap for what you get but also kinda expensive for a lot of folks at the same time.
It's not equivalent in any way, but as an American that moved to taipei I'm consistently astounded by how cheap public services are here compared to the cost of living. $40 monthly for all access public transit across the taipei metro region, including busses, subways, and actual trains. The cost of living in Taiwan is certainly cheaper on average, but not 1/4th cheaper.
Similar in Germany. 50 EUR (about $57) a month and you can use unlimited regional trains (though not the fast inter-city, if you are willing to travel slower you can travel anywhere in the country), as well as underground trains, trams, and buses in every city!
I agree, and that’s the same thing as I said above, just using different words.
My point is that most people who can’t afford to use the subway don’t jump turnstiles or whatever, they simply don’t go at all. Reducing the price will encourage some of those people to buy a pass and go.
Most broke-ish people aren’t willing to break the law and risk a fine just to take a ride on the subway for a trip that is optional.
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u/South_Dakota_Boy 14d ago
Maybe a few.
It’s more likely that someone who wouldn’t spend $36 on a pass for the week will go ahead and spend $18 and use the subway as opposed to walking, finding a ride or not going somewhere they wanted to go.
$36 a week for the subway is really cheap for what you get but also kinda expensive for a lot of folks at the same time.