Assuming if both sides can hash out a deal very soon, BART won't be able to run at full force for at least a full 24 hours, which means whatever day they restart service, only some trains are going to run.
So while most of you have been hassling through alternatives like AC Transit, ferry boats, and casual carpool, I feel the need to provide just a few tips to get you some relief:
Discounts for Oakland, Alameda, and Harbor Bay Ferries
If you are paying cash for the ferry boats listed above, you are paying more than you should. Instead, pay with a Clipper card and pay discount prices. Here's what you will pay:
Oakland/Alameda: $4.75 paid with Clipper. You'll pay $6.25 with cash.
Harbor Bay: $5 paid with Clipper. You'll pay $6.50 with cash.
Also, if by using your Clipper card, you'll also get a 50 cent discount to take Muni. Simply use the same Clipper card and you'll pay $1.50 for the Muni ride. When you take your return trip on Muni back to the Ferry Building, you'll also save 50 cents.
Discount for Larkspur Ferry
Similar to the discount with the above ferry services, if you take the Larkspur ferry, you'll also get a discount. You'll pay $6.25 on Clipper, versus paying $9.50 in cash.
You also receive a 50 cent discount for Muni as well. Take Muni away from the Ferry Building with the same Clipper card and pay $1.50. When you return on Muni, you pay full fare ($2), but you'll get a 50 cent fare discount (on top of the $6.25 discount fare) upon entry to the Golden Gate Ferry system.
Stress Relief from Commute Hell
I got some positive Twitter reactions from these suggestions. Why not try them out?
Talk like a pirate, dress like a pirate, and be a pirate on the ferries!
With another likely day of a #BARTstrike, lets have some fun. Dress like a pirate, ride the ferry and sing drunk pirate songs. #bart
— Akit (@AgentAkit) July 3, 2013
Sing some simple classic songs to ease that anger! Hopefully others can sing along too!
If day 3 of #BARTstrike & you take #ACTransit, destress by having fellow passengers sing a simple song, like Row Row Row Your Boat. #BART
— Akit (@AgentAkit) July 3, 2013
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