Brightline's high-speed train service between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga is facing criticism for potentially high ticket prices, with founder Wes Edens hinting at roundtrip costs exceeding $400. The train's endpoint being 40 miles from downtown L.A. may require additional travel, impacting convenience and cost-effectiveness compared to flying.
The founder of Brightline, Wes Edens, told the Los Angeles Times that roundtrip tickets between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga could cost as much as $400. https://t.co/vA2xVXgGWz
"Edens said he will eventually charge more than $400 for a round trip from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, suggesting Biden’s vision for high-speed rail may not be affordable for many people." https://t.co/MATU5aJShC
Brightline's Wes Edens said he will eventually charge more than $400 for a round trip from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga on the high-speed rail. STORY: https://t.co/DvGRk1hnuU https://t.co/OujRtR2NaP
Brightline's Vegas-SoCal high-speed train ends in Rancho Cucamonga, about 40 miles east of downtown L.A. That means many riders would either have to take a slower MetroLink rail connection to downtown, or face a 1- to 2-hour drive, depending on traffic. https://t.co/AM1tGSYPU8
Would you be willing to pay $400 to take the train and avoid sitting in traffic on Interstate 15? https://t.co/xxrHMSkERO
Make this make sense! Why would I pay for a high speed train that will take about the same time as a flight - when a plane ride to Los Angeles is CHEAPER?!? Via @reviewjournal. 🤦♂️ #LasVegas #Fail #Vegas https://t.co/YNz7KpNrFg