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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:45 AM #1
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Just in time for March break. This is PERMANENT reduction. So anyone heading out for March break or coming into Toronto for sightseeing, and are in the vicinity take this UPX instead of maybe a Cab or Uber . This is a great fare & ride. No traffic & fast
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016...than-half.html
Fares on the underused Union Pearson Express (UPX) train will as of March 9 be cut by more than half — down to $9 from $19 with a Presto card, or to $12 from $27.50 without one.
Also, in a bid to fill empty seats, commuters hopping aboard the airport train at Bloor and Weston stations will pay the same as GO riders — $4.71 for a single stop, $5.02 for two stops.
“We’re lowering fares to attract riders,” said a Toronto Star source.This thread is currently associated with: N/A
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:49 AM #2
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This HALF a billion dollar White elephant will finally be put to the right use.
All the high priced consultants, government officials ( maybe kickbacks ), contractors who mad out like bandits on this fiasco at the tax payer's expense should be held accountable & responsible for the delays & cost over runs on this project.
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:54 AM #3
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I believe children under 12 still ride for FREE on it .
SO not bad at all. For just $ 18 a family of 4 - i.e 2 Adults & 2 kids can go to the airport for only $ 18 . Great for visitors also.
Heck I even see some locals using it as a GO train for Weston and/or Bloor to go to work everyday at Union or Airport. Better than GO or TTC.
Cab could easily be 60-70 bucks plus time & traffic.
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 09:03 AM #4
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ty for posting this @tjthemanto I heard it on the news today. We still won't use it ( we never fly anywhere now ) BUT I am very happy that they have come to their senses and made a significant dent in the fare for those that would use it.
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 09:58 AM #5
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finally they get that no one will pay more to use a train if they can get a taxi for way less. Hopefully now the province can make back the money with higher passenger volume and we can take some cars off the road too
We used the train once. It was very nice, but empty. We used it that one time to see what it was like but would not have used it again at those pricesLast edited by torontogal12; Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016 at 10:00 AM.
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 11:02 AM #6
Yep, when the UPX started up they decided to keep the fares really high in case the trains were "too crowded". The cost to taxpayers considering the few riders is astronomical. They needed to just incorporate this into the GO line and make it more convenient for people. As it is was it was and still is it is just easier and cheaper to take a cab especially if you are travelling with your family. If you are travelling alone on business maybe but those people tend to prefer and can afford cabs.
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 11:14 AM #7
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Tue, Feb 23rd, 2016, 03:40 PM #8
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Wed, Feb 24th, 2016, 12:57 PM #9
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Wed, Feb 24th, 2016, 03:04 PM #10
What a shame this change isn't immediate. Need to get to the airport tomorrow and I will be driving because it's still cheaper.
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Wed, Feb 24th, 2016, 05:29 PM #11
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