Home Life Edition Debate Thread, Issue 31: Should seatless train tickets be discounted? (Participate in replies +3 wealth points)
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This post was last edited by Ruan Zhonghua on 2015-9-21 09:01. Debate Thread No. 31 of the Home Life Section: Should unreserved train tickets be discounted? A train ticket often serves as an emotional symbol for many people when they return home. During the Spring Festival, some people are lucky enough to buy train tickets with seats, while others end up with tickets without seats. Although the price is the same, the comfort level of travel varies. For the same amount of money, some passengers can sit comfortably all the way home, while others have to stand the whole time. In terms of comfort, such inequality right in front of us indeed warrants a discount for those who purchase seatless train tickets. However, if seatless train tickets are sold at a discounted price, it will create new inequalities. For example, if some passengers get off midway, and no one buys a ticket to ride on that section in the following interval, then that seat will remain empty during that interval. At this point, a passenger who has purchased a discounted seatless ticket can enjoy seated service, which represents a new form of inequality compared to other passengers with discounted seatless tickets who do not have seats; disputes over seats may even arise. There is a difference in ticket prices, and for those passengers who purchased seated tickets without taking advantage of any discounts, it represents an additional form of unfairness. Pro argument: It should be so; when the cost is equal, unfair treatment occurs. \"Same price, same service\" – discounts represent a fair way of achieving equality. Opposing view: It shouldn’t be done; discounts on train tickets without seats would lead to chaos and problems with people occupying seats that are reserved, and such discounts constitute a violation of the interests of passengers who do have reserved seats. Important notes for participation: 1. You can directly support either the pro or con viewpoint. Feel free to reply and share your own opinions. 2. It is possible to refute the views expressed for a particular floor or to add one’s own opinions. 3. When participating, examples can be given, but it is not allowed to attack others or mention third-party companies, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble. A little promotion: —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— This is an event for colleges and universities; please participate actively and show your support! Lots of activities, lots of rewards! ! ! What are you waiting for? Go sign up right away! ! ! ! Participation address link: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1432796-1-1.html (from Haichuan Forum)
It’s better not to offer discounts; otherwise, those who take short trips might take advantage of the situation, especially those who are looking for cheap deals, which could increase the likelihood of conflicts and lead to instability in society.
But whenever I think about the same amount of money, with him standing while I sit, I feel somewhat uneasy
While thinking in this way is not wrong, what people don’t realize is how much effort, time, and resources those who manage to get a seated ticket expend to secure one, and what about those who have to stand? Moreover, there is nothing absolutely fair in this world~
It should be so: when the cost is equal, unfair treatment should not occur; \"the same price for the same service\" – offering discounts is a manifestation of fair treatment. As long as the system is sound and management is proper, there will be no problems.
Don’t worry, GJ will never suffer any losses. How could you not think of that? Go back to working
Personally, I don’t think it should be done. Those who manage to get seat tickets have plans for their trip and put in more effort. Before, when I got tired from sitting, I would ask people at the nearby stations to sit for a while. However, during the Spring Festival travel rush and the start of the school term, I’ve seen people taking free seats, as well as those who sell seats right before people get off the bus.
In fact, most of those who buy tickets at the station are migrant workers; they don’t know how to purchase tickets online, let alone use so-called ticket-snatching apps
Are there any seats for sale? They won’t let even this little amount of money go to waste. I once bought a ticket without a seat; it was after midnight, and those days when I had to sleep standing up are deeply etched in my memory.
Yes, this is precisely the aspect that is imperfect~~~~~
Yes, around 2000. We boarded the train in the middle of the night to Dalian, with a ticket just for the ride. Some people got off along the way; looking at the few people at the nearby stations, since they were all staring at that seat, the price was set at 5/10/15 yuan.