Comments on: Free as a business model

By: Farhan

Farhan — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:55:48 +0000

Got it thanks

Think Ken can use all the help he can get

By: Riaz

Riaz — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:34:47 +0000

My comment on the tube was more just a note of interest in the way it is being run by Ken Livingstone (who I actually would have expected to do things in a different way) rather than any comment on right or wrong.

The northern line comment was more tongue in cheek – being tongue in cheek doesn’t always come across well always online especially if i miss out the !!

By: Farhan

Farhan — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:52:40 +0000

Good point Riaz. I like the Oyster card system as well. It totally is the opposite of the way the tube is run. But that doesn’t mean it’s right. Perhaps you could work a free model with a discount for super heavy users. Best of both worlds, engaging users who wouldn’t use the tube, and rewarding users who depend on the tube greatly.

And your probably right the number of commuters is what makes it crazy. But, let’s say that 5% of users in rush hour are not commuters, that 5% decrease would probably benefit the other 95% who are commuters.

By: Riaz

Riaz — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:29:42 +0000

As I read “I’m a big believer of heavy users should offset costs for lighter users, in society as well as in business.” the first thing I thought about was how this is the exact opposite of the way the tube is run.

Those who have an oyster card pay significantly less than those who use paper tickets. I have to remind friends coming to London to get an oyster card.

Btw – I think the biggest problem in the morning is other commuters on the tube.. at least on the northern line! hehe