On a non AU forum the discussion of Amtrak roomettes came up and I related my experiences and explained with links about Superliner roomettes.
One man insisted that roomettes are designed for only one person, and when I pressed him on it he said he had been in a roomette designed for only one...
I may not be "afraid of flying", as I voted.
But all the hassle of going through security, increasing lack of room, diminished services, etc has turned me off on flying.
I've made three round trips to/from Albuquerque <-> San Diego in the past several years.
I can get there quicker and...
Is the first photo in this thread ABQ? Is that a ramp to walk up and into the train car? When I go I always have to step up onto a stool, and I'm a disabled guy with bad legs, using a cane.
The Amtrak folk just stand there, watching me, thinking "Hurry up, old man", never hearing my request...
Should you tip when the meal is brought to you, or when the tray is picked up?
The one time I had a meal brought to me (dinner) the SCA basically dumped the tray in my lap and disappeared.
After eating I put $5 on the tray and then waited over three hours for her to return.
I noticed the...
Checked the Uber website for San Francisco. There was one mention of the Bart being down, and a temporary surge pricing of 2.5x.
Nothing about any $90 Uber charges.
I guess if you typically pay $36 for an Uber ride, the 2.5x surge pricing would be $90.