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A. 13
It is suggested that at least during the initial stages of LRT
operation, a flat fare should be retained, but the off-board purchase of multi-ride and/or weekly and monthly season tickets
should be actively encouraged by gradually increasing the
premium to be paid for purchases from the driver.
The subsequent development of the system requires further study,
but it is suggested that a stage fare system similar to that described in Interim Report 8 (Vol. II) for Option C might
ultimately be adopted, probably at the time of the opening of
the Chaiwan Extension and Central Area Tunnels.
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A.15
All self-service fare collection systems depend on the compliance
of the public. The key to this is the ability to impose financial
penalties on people who deliberately attempt to defraud the system.
This will require new legislation. Personnel will be required to
monitor compliance with the system, but all experience to date
suggests that even after account is taken of the costs of such
personnel and the possibility of marginally higher rates of
fare evasion, substantial economies are possible through reduced
labour requirements, shorter dwell times and increased vehicle
speeds.
The LRV's should be provided with a door control system of the
typical West European pattern that permits passengers to open
the doors from inside and outside the cars by pressing buttons
after the local door control has been activated by the driver.
Not all doors on the train have to be opened when only a few
passengers board or alight, reducing wear on the door mechanisms
and limiting the loss of air from the interior when the air
conditioning is in use. Doors are fitted with sensitive edges,
photo-electric cells, and pressure sensitive steps to minimise
the danger to passengers on unstaffed cars.
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