[dheera]

Aw hell they picked up on that stupid American capitalist crap?

I worked in Germany in 2005 and back then everything was fixed price per kilometer for each train class, and you could get rail passes of sorts and get on whatever the hell trains you want during their validity. I'd take train roundtrips after work just to watch sunsets.

[red_trumpet]

The price concept discussed above applies to long-distance trains. Local trains are still different, especially if you have the "Deutschlandticket" (germany ticket) you can just hop on any local train you like.

[jksflkjl3jk3]

Dynamic pricing based on availability is much more efficient, which is a good thing.

[dheera]

I don't believe in "efficient" pricing being a good thing.

Railway systems with flat pricing and no stupid games are such a relief.

[jksflkjl3jk3]

Okay then you need to accept some combination of higher average prices and sold out peak travel times.

[krior]

> Aw hell they picked up on that stupid American capitalist crap?

Surge pricing is not an uniquely american concept.