tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post2394099506703422312..comments2024-03-11T12:46:28.806-04:00Comments on You. Me. Ride This Crazy Train - Adventures and Observations on The GO: "Transit users who resent waiting 24 hours to access money deposited to their Presto fare accounts had better get used to it". - Toronto Star ReportC.J. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-48310710483076739922014-03-23T17:20:17.936-04:002014-03-23T17:20:17.936-04:00Michael,
I am aware that OCTranspo is planning on...Michael,<br /><br />I am aware that OCTranspo is planning on moving to a 4 hour load period by switching to cellular connections, but at this time they are the only ones who are working on this. Considering that the Star is a Toronto-centric publication and none of the systems there are switching, I don't think the PR people are really doing anything wrong here. Even when Ottawa switches, there is still no guarantee that the loads will actually take 4 hours, in case the bus is out of cell range.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-1312271934722099732014-03-21T09:07:58.626-04:002014-03-21T09:07:58.626-04:00I always load in person...that cluster f*ck of mis...I always load in person...that cluster f*ck of missing money has ensured I will never change....unless of course they take that option away like I don't know say monthly passes.Skin Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-85023802172116027322014-03-20T18:02:58.461-04:002014-03-20T18:02:58.461-04:00I'm calling Metrolinx's bluff in this stor...I'm calling Metrolinx's bluff in this story: <br /><br />OC Transpo (Ottawa's System) is working on a way to do it via the cell system. Here is Reddit link showing an Ottawa Citizen article (I can't find the original online, but remember reading it)the hardwired systems can be redone every 4 hours. Thus, it really is Metrolinx saying "it can't be done" they need to check with their techies about the truth: http://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/1m04vm/oc_transpo_considers_fixing_two_day_payment_delay/Michael Suddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922794404701194134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-55421051682724038732014-03-20T13:46:00.381-04:002014-03-20T13:46:00.381-04:00With all the issues of double dipping and money go...With all the issues of double dipping and money gone missing, I load up in person. Takes a few extra minutes but I have peace of mind knowing my funds are there.Bickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-56459167011860207532014-03-20T13:02:49.461-04:002014-03-20T13:02:49.461-04:00And this is why I will leave work a few minutes ea...And this is why I will leave work a few minutes early and load at Union. No waiting. No lost money. As good as this pathetic system can get.Squigglesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-69910325241812879452014-03-20T11:34:42.792-04:002014-03-20T11:34:42.792-04:00It's interesting how they want to hear from re...It's interesting how they want to hear from readers who <i>"don't buy Metrolinx's explanation."</i> While the design of the PRESTO system differs from its cousins in quite a few ways, there's really no better way to avoid the lag time for bus fare devices without having them perpetually/periodically connected to some network (cellular or whatnot).<br /><br />It would be interesting to set up access points in areas where buses congregate (e.g. GO stations, bus terminals) so they could synchronize transaction data more frequently. I'm not sure whether the existing process is automatic or manual, but that could potentially reduce the lag time to around 4 hours. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792305829426206758noreply@blogger.com