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<\/p>\nDistracted because of recent events, I have finally compiled my numbers for my fast pass usage in October. Who says that I can’t save money?<\/p>\n
A few months ago, Chris suggested that I track my Fast Pass usage since I paid $45 pre-tax for the monthly passed that allowed me to ride unlimited on BART within San Francisco, all Muni systems including buses, LRV, and the cable car.<\/p>\n
Thus, my Fast Pass accounting for October 2008:<\/p>\n
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I used the Fast Pass 49 times in October including any transfers to another line. Each ride typically costs $1.50. A MUNI transfer to another line is free and lasts for 3 hours. However, it cannot be used on the BART.<\/p>\n
Excluding the transfers (which probably occurred 8 times) and tax savings, I paid a grand total of…$0.92\/ride<\/p>\n
Granted, it was an unusual month since I was taking classes at Fort Mason and helping out people in Cole Valley, Noe Valley and North Beach.<\/p>\n
The breakdown by route types indicate that I only go straight home form work half of the time. The other times, I may be attending classes, having dinner with a friend or some other activity. There was one Saturday in October when I went downtown and back to the Mission not once, not twice, but thrice within a 5 hour period. Now that was exhausting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Distracted because of recent events, I have finally compiled my numbers for my fast pass usage in October. Who says that I can’t save money? A few months ago, Chris suggested that I track my Fast Pass usage since I … Continue reading