61. The idea, he explained, was to force passengers to pay the fare on the meter, whether it was correct or not. 62. The move is the latest by AirTran to attract business travelers who fly more often and pay higher fares than leisure passengers. 63. The proposed discount program included free transfers between buses and subways for two-zone riders, who now pay two fares each way. 64. Then these unscrupulous hustlers charge exorbitant fares and at times even detain passengers physically or by holding their luggage as ransom until such fares are paid. 65. Then you have to pay the fare to go back and forth to work. 66. These business-class passengers are joined by frequent fliers who pay economy fares and redeem accumulated mileage for upgrades. 67. These customers are often paying full fare, and traveling on a tight schedule that is vulnerable to the slightest delay and conducive to frayed tempers. 68. They pay higher fares, wait longer for a cab, and get worse service than they would with competition. 69. They usually pay higher fares in return for the flexibility to buy tickets at the last minute, change their schedules and return tickets for a refund. 70. Thousands of riders who had shunned the system to avoid paying two fares are now using it and paying a single fare. |