kEiThZ
Superstar
...They go after completely different markets. A frequent-stop GO or TTC service will attract the same people who are riding the Airport Rocket today. An airport express service will attract people who are now taking cabs.
Thank you. To anybody who has travelled for business, this should be painfully obvious. See my explanation above. After all, how many Londoners travelling for a vacation will use Heathrow Express instead of the Tube? Yet, the HE does quite well....because it attracts business customers who are willing to pay more. In the Heathrow context it's quite remarkable because Heathrow Connect plies the route for less than half the price (with a trip time that's only 10 mins longer). Yet, many passengers are willing to fork over 32 pounds to get there by the fastest way possible (15 mins HE vs. 25 mins HC vs. 45 mins 5 zone Tube ride vs. god knows how long by taxi in London traffic).
TTC, yes, GO no - it would take away passengers with a subsidized service.
Perhaps GO might steal a few pax but there will be a limit. Ever tried carrying luggage on GO during rush hour? I am willing to bet after having that experience once most will fork over the extra 10 bucks and take Blue 22 or the Airport Express.
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