A big problem with operating separate portions of a transport network on profit-maximizing bases is that each segment is benefited/harmed by others, and they're not coordinated.
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Yes--however, the network which I was tweeting about earlier is not operated on any sort of profit-maximizing bases; rather, it's based on a compromise btw how much the state is willing to pay us and where local politicians insist it should run, regardless of ridership.
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Look. You say, This is a not-so-frequent bus route very full, lots of demand, probably more demand. I say, Uh huh, and there's probably demand on a network basis that's suppress by the inadequacy of the route. 1/n
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You say, At least with profit maximizing provision there would be response to demand. I say, Profit maximization in network situations isn't all that. You say, This bus service is not provided on a profit-maximizing basis. 2/n
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This does not strike me as a very sensible way for responsive conversation to go. 3/4
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I am sorry to hear that your local transit bd is so unresponsive. They aren't all: a friendly acquaintance of mine served on that of Aurora, CO for years, & they indeed considered & balanced demands of various sorts. Perhaps you might visit a bd meeting. 4/4
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I am employed by our local transit department and routinely attend board meetings. There are many factors which play a role in where transit is operated here, and I am frustrated that ridership is not a higher priority, hence my original tweets.
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I agreed with what you said about network effects (although this is one of the *most* frequent routes in our network, so it is likely hindered by other routes more than the reverse), and with your comment about the problems of profit-driven operation...
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