MRT Cost Calculator
This is a *simple example* calculator demonstrating the concept of an MRT cost tool. It uses a fixed, fictional set of stations and costs for illustration purposes only and does *not* reflect real-world fares or routes.
Enter Your Journey Details
Understanding MRT Fares (General Info)
Real-world MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) or subway fares are typically calculated based on the distance traveled or the number of zones crossed. Factors influencing fare calculation can include:
- Distance between stations
- Number of fare zones
- Type of fare card or ticket used (e.g., stored value card, single trip ticket)
- Passenger type (e.g., adult, child, senior)
- Time of travel (peak vs. off-peak)
This simple example calculator uses a fixed lookup table, which is *not* how actual MRT systems calculate fares. Accurate fare calculation requires access to the specific transit system's complex fare structure and route data.
Example Calculations (Fictional Data)
Click on an example to see the fictional cost based on the sample data:
Example 1: Downtown to Uptown
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Downtown to Uptown.
1. Input: Start: Downtown, End: Uptown.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Downtown-Uptown pair in the internal data.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 1.50 Units.
Example 2: Uptown to Downtown
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Uptown back to Downtown.
1. Input: Start: Uptown, End: Downtown.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Uptown-Downtown pair (which is the same as Downtown-Uptown).
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 1.50 Units.
Example 3: Midtown to Suburbia
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Midtown to Suburbia.
1. Input: Start: Midtown, End: Suburbia.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Midtown-Suburbia pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 1.50 Units.
Example 4: Suburbia to Midtown
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Suburbia to Midtown.
1. Input: Start: Suburbia, End: Midtown.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Suburbia-Midtown pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 1.50 Units.
Example 5: Downtown to Airport
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Downtown to the Airport.
1. Input: Start: Downtown, End: Airport.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Downtown-Airport pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 5.00 Units.
Example 6: Airport to Downtown
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from the Airport back to Downtown.
1. Input: Start: Airport, End: Downtown.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Airport-Downtown pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 5.00 Units.
Example 7: Uptown to Suburbia
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Uptown to Suburbia.
1. Input: Start: Uptown, End: Suburbia.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Uptown-Suburbia pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 2.50 Units.
Example 8: Suburbia to Uptown
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Suburbia back to Uptown.
1. Input: Start: Suburbia, End: Uptown.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Suburbia-Uptown pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 2.50 Units.
Example 9: Midtown to Airport
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from Midtown to the Airport.
1. Input: Start: Midtown, End: Airport.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Midtown-Airport pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 3.00 Units.
Example 10: Airport to Midtown
Scenario: Calculate the fictional cost from the Airport back to Midtown.
1. Input: Start: Airport, End: Midtown.
2. Lookup: Find the cost for the Airport-Midtown pair.
3. Result: Fictional Cost: 3.00 Units.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Simple Calculator
1. What does this "MRT Cost Calculator" do?
This is a basic demonstration tool that calculates a fictional cost for a journey between two selected stations from a small, predefined list.
2. Are the costs shown here accurate for any real MRT system?
No. The costs and stations are entirely fictional and are used only to illustrate how such a tool might work. Real MRT fares are much more complex.
3. How do I use this calculator?
Simply select your "Starting Station" from the first dropdown menu and your "Ending Station" from the second dropdown menu, then click the "Calculate Cost" button.
4. Why can't I enter my own station names?
This is a simple demo with a fixed list of fictional stations. A real calculator would require a database or comprehensive list of all stations in a system.
5. What if I select the same station for both start and end?
The calculator will show an error message because a journey must be between two different stations.
6. How does the calculator determine the cost?
It looks up the selected station pair in a small, internal list of predefined, fictional costs. There is no actual distance or zone calculation happening.
7. Can this calculate the cost for a round trip?
No, it calculates the cost for a single one-way journey between two stations.
8. Does the order of selecting stations matter?
For this simple calculator, the cost is the same regardless of whether you select Station A as the start and Station B as the end, or vice-versa.
9. What units are the costs in?
The costs are shown in "Units", representing a generic currency, as the values are fictional.
10. How would a real MRT cost calculator work?
A real calculator would likely use geographical data or zone information to determine the distance or zones between the start and end stations and apply the transit authority's specific fare rules, which can vary by time of day, fare type, etc.
