I have a friend as a conductor on the Franklin line of the commuter rail. I was talking with him and he told me that he didn't check my ticket because the phones they used to scan the tickets weren't working. Even though it wasn't his fault he couldn't check my ticket, he says Keolis still blames him for not collecting the tickets. I have gone to Forge Park/495 for 3 Days on the same ticket without activating it, and just in case something like that happens that's why I only activate the tickets when a conductor instructs me to Incase I get a free ride. I essentially got 6 free rides on the MBTA because you assholes won't upgrade their equipment. It is as simple as that. Give them equipment that works.
They should build real estate near and over the tracks and charge a small tax for real estate near the tracks. Meanwhile, they should charge a smaller fare to encourage people to not drive.
I'm trying to get onto the commuter rail as a Conductor and they only have applications open for a short window of time, so it sucks not being able to get in right away and work my way up within the company. They should be constantly hiring to fix the understaffing issues. No one wants to work these days and even if companys are hiring, they're most likely not even going to respond to your application.
Was it always like this with all the T commuter rail contractors? B&M, Amtrak, the one between Amtrak and Keolis, Keolis? Come to Philadelphia to see a gated commuter rail system.
From a practical point of view, what can a conductor do once someone has already boarded and has no ticket. You could dump them at next station, but that could have been that person's destination anyway. Having gates is a great solution.
If they’re found without a ticket then they should be fined for a price that’s higher than just buying the ticket. It happened to me once on a public bus while I was studying in Europe and it was extremely annoying but I always made sure to buy my train/tram/bus tickets after that because it wasn’t worth the penalty if I didn’t buy them.
It's free cause the conductors don't care. And the T doesn't care about you so get all the free rides you can. All budget deficit problems are solved by just crying broke. They do it every year
I take the Fitchburg line once a month and the conductors check everyones ticket going in and out. I do not know what the deal is with these other lines. These turnstiles are a stupid waste of money and it is annoying to be forced to scan your ticket to exit North Station
The Conductor checks me just as I leave my stop but I went from North Station to Acton got to Waverly before the Conductor Checks my ticket but from Littleton to North Station the Conductor checked my ticket right when I left Littleton I actually went from Leominster to Porter got to Acton by the time they checked my ticket
This will not stop fare evasion. People will just jump those fare gates just like they jump the fares gates on the rapid transit system. This is just a large waste of money.
Just make it free for everyone. We subsidize roads an insane amount, should subsidize greener transit too.
In my opinion it's better to provide better service than free service
I agree. Along with environmental benefits, it would open up a lot more areas outside of Boston that would benefit economically from more travelers.
I have a friend as a conductor on the Franklin line of the commuter rail. I was talking with him and he told me that he didn't check my ticket because the phones they used to scan the tickets weren't working. Even though it wasn't his fault he couldn't check my ticket, he says Keolis still blames him for not collecting the tickets. I have gone to Forge Park/495 for 3 Days on the same ticket without activating it, and just in case something like that happens that's why I only activate the tickets when a conductor instructs me to Incase I get a free ride. I essentially got 6 free rides on the MBTA because you assholes won't upgrade their equipment. It is as simple as that. Give them equipment that works.
The T gives give Keolis the tools they need. Blame the T
So of course the T wastes money on these stupid turnstiles
They should build real estate near and over the tracks and charge a small tax for real estate near the tracks. Meanwhile, they should charge a smaller fare to encourage people to not drive.
That's a pipe dream.
They leave those gates open on the weekends. So on the weekends the T is free
Maybe hire conductors instead of understaffing
Exactly.These stupid turnstiles are not the solution
I'm trying to get onto the commuter rail as a Conductor and they only have applications open for a short window of time, so it sucks not being able to get in right away and work my way up within the company. They should be constantly hiring to fix the understaffing issues. No one wants to work these days and even if companys are hiring, they're most likely not even going to respond to your application.
The card readers are only going to be at the major stations? What about passengers boarding at suburban stations, do they still ride free?
Yes because the conductors phones used to scan tickets don't work and that's another part of the problem
unless you travel inbetween major stations you would still need to scan your ticket to leave the platform area at major stations
Yes
Was it always like this with all the T commuter rail contractors? B&M, Amtrak, the one between Amtrak and Keolis, Keolis?
Come to Philadelphia to see a gated commuter rail system.
From a practical point of view, what can a conductor do once someone has already boarded and has no ticket. You could dump them at next station, but that could have been that person's destination anyway. Having gates is a great solution.
If they’re found without a ticket then they should be fined for a price that’s higher than just buying the ticket. It happened to me once on a public bus while I was studying in Europe and it was extremely annoying but I always made sure to buy my train/tram/bus tickets after that because it wasn’t worth the penalty if I didn’t buy them.
I wish it were like that in NY
how do you get to dunkin' donuts in the concourse if you're not taking the commuter rail
😭 BRO I THOUGHT IT WAS FREE CUS I WAS NEVER CHARGED
It's free cause the conductors don't care. And the T doesn't care about you so get all the free rides you can. All budget deficit problems are solved by just crying broke. They do it every year
So would that barrier eliminate conductors 'jobs? If so then it mustn't be a problem in the first place as they say.
Yes
Just scan a Walmart receipt...all set
I bet people will just get off the train before the specified stops that are adding fare gates.
I take the Fitchburg line once a month and the conductors check everyones ticket going in and out. I do not know what the deal is with these other lines. These turnstiles are a stupid waste of money and it is annoying to be forced to scan your ticket to exit North Station
The Conductor checks me just as I leave my stop but I went from North Station to Acton got to Waverly before the Conductor Checks my ticket but from Littleton to North Station the Conductor checked my ticket right when I left Littleton I actually went from Leominster to Porter got to Acton by the time they checked my ticket
Lol they installing fare gates. 😂😂😂😂😂 well it’s going to be a free train ride
I get asked all the time on the Kingston line.
This will not stop fare evasion. People will just jump those fare gates just like they jump the fares gates on the rapid transit system. This is just a large waste of money.
That guy from mbta watch RUclips videos on Bart system.People hop right over the turnstiles.
Not these turnstiles. Those on Bart are low to the ground and curved
fare evasion should be a felony.
In other places it's taken more seriously but in Massachusetts it's a fuckin joke