It came to mind yesterday or some such about a couple of things that we all take for granted and yet I assert don't work.
One - Fare boxes on the RTD and lets say on any mass transit system in the country. Here in Denver we have the option of paying cash, purchasing a book of passes, purchasing a monthly pass and of course there is the yearly pass and something called an Eco-Pass used by business's for their employees. Despite all the options getting on the bus continues to involve getting in line and having the bus driver either take the cash or pass via the box and honouring the passenger request for a transfer as needed. The driver also needs to view my monthly pass and then again has to key the fare box, as well for other pass users. Now I'm sure that somewhere in the Smartmobs webiste there is a technology available or brewing that would help alleviate this situation.
Two - Why does it take a request to your employer for direct deposit, presuming they offer such a thing, up to two weeks to be processed between your employer and your bank? In this age of micropayments, internet banking, and internet bill pay, this system seems still stuck back in the horse and buggy era. Should this not be a same day fulfilled request? I mean how hard can this be?
