Suspected Experts in First Class Cars in Shenzhen Subway Have Priority to Solve Capacity Problems

Reading: Shenzhen Metro will set up first-class cars, double the fare guarantee seat. The Voice of Economics comment: It is more important for public services to be “discreet”.

Today (5th) morning, a Shenzhen Metro will set up a VIP first-class carriage. The news that "the fare is doubled and guaranteed seated" has caused widespread controversy.

Some media quoted Zhao Penglin, deputy secretary-general of the Shenzhen Municipal Government and director of the Rail Transit Construction Office, as saying that the future direction of the Shenzhen Metro is to cater to different levels of people's needs and provide different levels of targeted services. For example, try a subway ticket service with seats. In particular, some far-flung passengers can enjoy a very comfortable experience by providing a ticket service to let them take the subway. He said that this kind of ticket service is expected to be implemented in the Shenzhen Metro Phase 3, which will be followed by two carriages and the implementation of the “pay for seats” service. For another example, it is necessary to set up carriages that can hold “large-size luggage” so as to avoid inconvenient luggage.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately led to an uproar on the Internet. Some people expressed doubts and others expressed their understanding. However, judging from the current status quo of the Shenzhen Metro and even the Chinese subway, the lack of capacity is the primary issue and it does not seem that there is a condition for setting up a VIP car. In response, Zhu Xuedong, special commentator on the economy, and editor-in-chief of China Weekly published his own comments.

Why do most people question this seemingly "innovative" approach?

Zhu Xuedong: The metro is the main public transport in the city. Judging from the current congestion of the metro, our capacity for public transportation is insufficient. However, his capacity cannot be solved. Under such circumstances, it is unrealistic to squeeze public resources to create conditions for some people and solve their comfort.

This is not the same as the banking system service, even the VIP cars and first class of airplanes and trains. For example, banks are more commercial institutions. Although commercial institutions also bear the function of public services, they have their particularities. Metro, as the basic public transportation infrastructure supporting urban transport capacity, has its main functions. It is not about providing special services but about providing universal services.

Is the Shenzhen Metro's move aimed at pursuing interest ratings?

Zhu Xuedong: I think this is actually a disguised price increase, because even if the VIP compartment is finally set up, he cannot solve the problem of capacity. Huge crowds and crowded cars are often encountered by those who often take the subway. In theory, spending more money and enjoying a comfortable ride environment should not be rejected, but in the actual operation, this cannot be supported.

Because of the basic public transportation facilities in the city, the first problem to be solved is the travel problem of the majority of urban residents. When these problems cannot be solved, you can talk about providing quality services. This kind of VIP service can use another method. You can call a taxi, drive a private car, and so on.

In urban subways, you should first solve the problem of congestion. You have to pay service fees. Yes, it is normal for you to give a taxi driver a taxi when you take a taxi. But you have to take the subway and open a VIP train to the subway. When everyone else is not on the bus, it's ridiculous for you to do this thing. Because the entire country, and even the people, have made enormous sacrifices for the construction of public transportation resources. If ordinary people cannot equally enjoy such a basic service, then the others are extravagant.

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