The 10-Way Pass
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A mini-milestone will occur later today: I will completely use up my first ten-ride pass for my local commuter rail line. I have only had the pass for about six months, but I’m very relieved that I successfully used it up, as I was worried when I purchased it that some of it might go to waste.
A Range of Options
See, I don’t use the train often - maybe once every month or two, and so I had always figured that buying individual round-trip tickets was my best bet. Most frequent commuters quickly figure out that buying a monthly pass is in their best interest, but, at least in my experience, infrequent commuters are, for some reason, much less likely to embrace the option for which they might be best suited — the 10 way pass.
The 10-Way Pass
Most commuter rail lines, and many bus systems, offer a 10-way pass (or something similiar:
- Is good for ten one-way travels
- Usually gives a modest discount of something like 10%.
- Expiration dates vary, but in my experience, many are valid for up to a year.
- Can often be used for multiple people in the same group.
- An often-overlooked benefit: you don’t have to worry about buying a ticket if you’re running late, don’t have to worry about change, etc.
- Sometimes can be purchased with a slightly greater discount online.
Of course, in order to maximize the value of these 10-way passes, you have to not lose it and remember to use it before it expires.
So next time you’re about to take a train or bus ride, consider whether “investing” in a 10-way pass might be in your best interest. About to take a ride with 5 of your friends? Split the cost of a 10-way. Planning on making a few round-trips in the next year? Go fo the 10-way. Might save you a bit of money and a bit of hastle.
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