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Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Jennifer Van Grove — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:38:05 -0000

You couldn't be more wrong.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Robert — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:33:57 -0000

People still say the same thing about Twitter. Despite billions of dollars in free media, it's still tiny compared to Facebook and the bulk of people excited about it are Silicon Valley douchebags.

Most of the followers that people get (unless you're an elite publisher) are spammers.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Jamie Starbuck — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:16:57 -0000

Sounds good to me

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Dave Nattriss — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:21:06 -0000

I have been playing FourSquare in London and last week I checked in at a restaurant and was told on my Android device that if I became the Mayor of the place (by checking in on another day before anyone else does it twice too), that I could then show my screen to my server and get 2-for-1 on main meals.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Jennifer Van Grove — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:24:53 -0000

People said the exact same things about Twitter two years ago...

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Jennifer Van Grove — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:23:32 -0000

Jeff... most cities don't have the sophisticated metro system that SF has (BART is pretty cool). But having said that, I actually enjoy taking the trolley in San Diego, and if more riders mean more money for the city, then I can only hope that would mean more money for improvements. Just a thought...

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Jeffrey Henderson — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:10:26 -0000

@Luis

Not putting down anyone. Just pointing out social stigmas in the US attached to using mass transit.

It is interesting though that you instantly felt like you were being attacked by a random comment on a blog. Maybe you actually feel some shame about riding the bus and you're just not being honest with yourself? Just sayin.....

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Howard Greenstein — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:26:53 -0000

I hope the cell data signal in Bart is usable - in my recollection, most places don't work well. This would be a total Fail in NYC for the same reason.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

chrisfizik — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:19:02 -0000

this is pretty freaking c00l. well done BART/foursquare. great demo of where 4SQ is going.....and of course in the Bay Area...

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

ravinald — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:58:08 -0000

So a few people have been asking Caltrain to "take a cue" from BART, but I'm unclear what aspect it is people want. Is it free rides? I don't see what value of Foursquare is in a public transportation context.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Joe — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:48:28 -0000

Wow. It appeals to people with friends. Friends who go out to public places. Clearly something you don't have.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Luis Mendoza — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:44:01 -0000

I do. Are you putting down those that use public transportation? Not everyone has the luxury and/or need to own and drive a vehicle.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Luis Mendoza — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:38:19 -0000

I agree! I am an avid metro rider here in Los Angeles, believe it or not, and it's about time that a transit agency does something both fun, innovative and smart for themselves and their customers. Maybe I'll just move to SF!

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

newantt — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:30:46 -0000

I second it! METRO should do this!

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Greg — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:27:32 -0000

You know what would be great, if people actually used Fadsquare. It still has a puny userbase despite being endlessly hyped by MG Siegler, NY Times, and Mashable. If you all were to step out of your Silicon Valley mindset, it might occur to you that it doesn't appeal to normal people -- and by normal, I mean those without fathomless levels of narcissism.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Malcolm Bastien — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:25:29 -0000

Oh ya. "Made history" for partnering with foursquare. They'll go down on the records for a long time.

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Rail Life — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:24:23 -0000

They need to bring it to Phoenix! Please... :-)

Re: BART Checks In on Foursquare for Mass Transit Promotion

Jeffrey Henderson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:17:56 -0000

If it were a limo or private jet service it'd be cool but who wants to brag about riding metro?