But for higher fares the length and breadth of a nation, try Switzerland or Norway.
In exchange for higher fares, the operators agreed to the installation of "technology enhancements".
For fares under $15 ,a screen prompts tips of $2, $3 or $4; the numbers can range from 15percentto30percentcent for higher fares.
I could finally take advantage of the company's dynamic pricing, which allows for higher fares in areas where demand is highest.
The change penalty and any extra charge for higher fares is waived, provided a passenger rebooks and begins the new trip by Nov. 7.
The capital plan and the proposals for higher fares and tolls grew out of a settlement of a dispute between New York and New Jersey late last year.
Mayor Lindsay, in making his recommendations for higher fares, said that he believed they provided the basis for reaching a prompt settlement or for continued negotiations, if necessary, beyond the midnight expiration of the union's pre vious contract.
But Lilian Greenwood, shadow transport secretary, said: "This report makes it clear that breaking up Network Rail would be a recipe for higher fares, reduced spending on safety and even line closures.
With the authority's plan for higher fares, public confidence is not likely to be enhanced after New York's businessman turned mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg, offered these dismissive words: "That's just poor management".
Few rider advocates or others familiar with mass transit in the state question the agency's need for higher fares and increased aid to operate the nation's third-largest public transportation system.
In October taxi drivers staged a series of strikes throughout Greece to support the demands of Athens taxi drivers for higher fares (taxi fares in Athens are among the lowest in Europe -- officially 89 cents upon entry plus 30 cents for each additional kilometer).
