Many transportation systems, such as the Washington, D.C. Metro (subway), charge higher fares during rush hours than during the rest of the day. True or False: They charge higher fares during rush hour in order to discourage people from using the subway at this time.

The transport system, as its norm, charges high fees during peak travelling times. This occurs in all the transport modes, such as flights, trains, trams, and buses for example. The transport systems charges high fares, some times one and half times or double, not to deter people from travelling, but to maximise the profits during that time. This helps the companies to survive ans lessens the risk of depleted revenue in times when demand is low. This enables the companies to cover their overheads such as repairs, salaries, etc.

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Answer:

True

Explanation:

Public transportation systems generally charge higher fares during rush hours for two main reasons:

It is really difficult to stop passengers from boarding congested trains, and each additional user reduces the benefits obtained by other passengers. A clear example is the Tokyo metro where passengers are cramped within trains and there is virtually no space left for anyone. Passengers enter the trains until the doors cannot close anymore, then they know the train is full.
By charging a higher fare they are discouraging certain passengers from using the subway during specific periods of time. The subway's frequency is about 2-10 minutes per train, so charging a higher fee will make some users take a train a little before or after rush hours.

This works differently than private transportation systems like airplanes where fees increase depending on different variables like occupation and season, and their sole purpose is to basically earn higher profits.