tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post4896407627197205246..comments2023-12-09T20:20:20.187+10:00Comments on BrizCommuter: TransLink Annual Report - 2010/11BrizCommuterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06579844974945172195noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-43506704547053786792011-12-13T22:23:28.578+10:002011-12-13T22:23:28.578+10:00The labor government and Translink is a disgrace. ...The labor government and Translink is a disgrace. What justifies a 15% increase per year for an overcrowded, sub-standard railway system for Brisbane and the Gold Coast. At now paying over $100 per week from the Gold Coast to Brisbane I expect a bullet train with free wifi (Oh yes another Translink promise never delivered) and adequate seating. Commuters have been taken for a ride. What has been done for Gold Coast Commuters in the last 10 years? Hardly anything, apart for extra stations so now Helensvale commuters have to fight for seats, some Extra trains (Mostly for Brisbane Lines) with the same technology and a seating design so small you could classify it as a health hazard. Get your act together Queensland. Forget about fluffing around the edges wasting taxpayers money on smart state smiley faces, marketing material, revolutionary ticketing systems and unnecessary customer service. The Gold Coast line / south eastern corridor infrastructure needs URGENT attention given our rapid population growth. We are the most overcrowded line. With the Commonwealth Games looming I hope your public transport services are greatly improved before then. The world will judge you fairly. Shame Shame Shame......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-49839308078966112692011-10-03T12:19:39.257+10:002011-10-03T12:19:39.257+10:00I hate to think what will happen if I ever try to ...I hate to think what will happen if I ever try to claim a refund for a fixed fare - if I even realise I've been charged it, since I hardly ever take public transport these days. I refuse to register my Go Card because I don't trust TransLink to manage the data (not that my trips are a big secret, but I'd rather things like my date of birth and mobile number not be accidentally released online). It was hard enough to change from a Student to Adult Go Card without registering, and the guy in the Transport Info Centre treated me like I was an alfoil-hat-wearing nut for not wanting to register. So an increase to $10 fixed fares is just one more reason for me to drive instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-84975171529822137192011-10-02T21:31:49.505+10:002011-10-02T21:31:49.505+10:00The 15% annual fare increase has to be the worst p...The 15% annual fare increase has to be the worst public transport policy in Brisbane since the trams were removed !!Jeff Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-40389601053206472302011-10-01T12:54:05.533+10:002011-10-01T12:54:05.533+10:00That last comment is spot on! TransLink don't ...That last comment is spot on! TransLink don't quite get it do they?BrizCommuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579844974945172195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-76378037632500162842011-10-01T12:52:08.683+10:002011-10-01T12:52:08.683+10:00I laughed at the bit about TransLink's social ...I laughed at the bit about TransLink's social responsibility through using recycled office stationary. It rather pales into insignificance compared to the 1,000s of commuters that have switched back to polluting cars due to high fares.AnnoyedCommuternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-12641140381093623942011-09-30T15:31:19.441+10:002011-09-30T15:31:19.441+10:00Enough is enough with these fare rises. Next year ...Enough is enough with these fare rises. Next year we will be paying even more than in London, at least they have trains every 2 minutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-77871947283631941122011-09-30T11:18:39.029+10:002011-09-30T11:18:39.029+10:00Well written article Brizcommuter!Well written article Brizcommuter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com