I think I'm one of the very few people who never really have a problem with Transantiago. Maybe my opinion on this subject is a little biased, because I'm from Rancagua and the bus system there was a total chaos. So, at least for me, any other thing will be, of course, better than that. I arrived to Santiago in 2006, the last year for the yellow buses, so I can't really say I miss them. From what I can remember, the things that bothered me the most about the old system, were mainly two: the fact that every bus was yellow, so most of the time I ended taking the wrong bus and the driver's attitude, they were very rude but, in a way, I can understand why they were like that, the system were very stresful for them. Now, they have a constant salary, so they don't have to be racing with other drivers to catch more passangers.
What I like the most about the new system is, without a doubt, the BIP card system. It's better for the users (you don't have to worry about having change with you all the time, besides it's a lot faster) and for the drivers, 'cause they don't have to be concerned about money, so they can focus on driving, which is a lot safer for everyone.
Even with the low frecuency the system had when it started, my travel time was not really affected because I use mostly the subway to move around (As I said before, I get lost fairly easy, so I always try to avoid taking the bus). The only change for me, was the fact that now I pay just once (even if I take the subway AND the bus), saving me a lot of money. So, I can say it was a win-win situation for me =P
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I forget about something:
One thing they should improve, is the communication between buses and the central, improving thus the coordination between buses. Sometimes, you have to wait for a long time for the bus to pass, not because a low frecuency, but a bad coordination.
I quite agree with you! but i'm still disagree about the shifts I have to make in my travel to the faculty T_T
I think I'm one of the very few people who never really have a problem with Transantiago. Maybe my opinion on this subject is a little biased, because I'm from Rancagua and the bus system there was a total chaos. So, at least for me, any other thing will be, of course, better than that. I arrived to Santiago in 2006, the last year for the yellow buses, so I can't really say I miss them. From what I can remember, the things that bothered me the most about the old system, were mainly two: the fact that every bus was yellow, so most of the time I ended taking the wrong bus and the driver's attitude, they were very rude but, in a way, I can understand why they were like that, the system were very stresful for them. Now, they have a constant salary, so they don't have to be racing with other drivers to catch more passangers.
What I like the most about the new system is, without a doubt, the BIP card system. It's better for the users (you don't have to worry about having change with you all the time, besides it's a lot faster) and for the drivers, 'cause they don't have to be concerned about money, so they can focus on driving, which is a lot safer for everyone.
Even with the low frecuency the system had when it started, my travel time was not really affected because I use mostly the subway to move around (As I said before, I get lost fairly easy, so I always try to avoid taking the bus). The only change for me, was the fact that now I pay just once (even if I take the subway AND the bus), saving me a lot of money. So, I can say it was a win-win situation for me =P
uh! saving money is alwasy a good thing..
well done!
miss
p.s. you got a 6.2
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