tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697268.post8118405417685487246..comments2017-03-28T12:09:38.437-04:00Comments on Michael Suddard: YRT Strike: Where does it Go From HereMichael Suddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17922794404701194134noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697268.post-11425756157047742872012-01-29T14:18:19.668-05:002012-01-29T14:18:19.668-05:00Hi Simon,
There are two issues with compensating...Hi Simon, <br /><br />There are two issues with compensating the ridership:<br /><br />1. Will YRT bungle the implementation of a free months transit by starting it mid February and not compensating the February pass holders by extending their pass validity into March? With YRT's implementation of the PRESTO system I wouldn't put it past them. <br /><br />2. Will YRT roll back the fare hike as well to attract riders after the free transit rides are over? <br /><br />The politicians at the Region did a mediocre job in this. They should have acted earlier by giving a 30 day notice to the companies that transit service needed to resume or the contractors could have their service contracts with the Region of York cancelled, canned, nulled, voided, etc. and offerred up for retender.Michael Suddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922794404701194134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697268.post-28417420130960454492012-01-29T13:26:55.379-05:002012-01-29T13:26:55.379-05:00Nice analysis, Michael. I agree with you that cont...Nice analysis, Michael. I agree with you that contrary to what it is saying, the union played probably the greatest role in prolonging the strike. And there's little doubt its actions were mostly about trying to overthrow the public-private model used in the Region, with compensation for its present members having been of far less concern than it now claims.<br /><br />Although (from what I am hearing) the locals came out with a little bit more than I think they deserved, we can be grateful none of their largest goals were accomplished.<br /><br />I'm curious, what do you think about the Region's plan to give us free transit service for a while? Many people are saying it's not nearly enough. Do you think they should do something else as well?Simon Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222582717971091440noreply@blogger.com