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Bid On eBay To Speed Up Your Commute

Posted by simoniker on from the lastminute-sniping-stops-drive-home-griping dept.

malfunct writes "The traffic in the greater Seattle area is atrocious, and the State Government has been working hard to find a way to solve the issue. In the interim, they may use eBay as an innovative solution for estimating demand and raising funds. According to a MSNBC article, the plan is to use eBay to sell stickers that allow access for single driver vehicles to the car pool lane. The idea is to use eBay to find just how much a speedy commute is worth to drivers."

8 of 632 comments (clear)

  1. Feedback by mtnbkr · · Score: 5, Funny

    If your commute doesn't improve by much, can you leave negative feedback?

    Chris

    1. Re:Feedback by doc_traig · · Score: 5, Funny

      angry_commuter (-2)
      Negative: WATCH OUT BAD EBAYER DID NOT DELIVER AS PROMISED!!1 STILL SITTING IN TRAFFIC1 FFFF---
      Response from stateofwa (3877): Did not promise no accidents or bad weather. Crazy bidder...

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  2. For $25... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'll ride in your car with you on the way to work, so you can go in the carpool lane.

  3. Great idea!!!! by jjh37997 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Seller was awesome! Totally fast shipping! Great communication! I love my sticker and will buy again! A+++++++

  4. It's about time! by nob · · Score: 3, Funny

    Come on, this is just a thinly veiled attempt at making an old-people-free lane. Since old people generally aren't heavy computer users, let alone heavy eBayers, this lane will be regulated to the young and fast! We've all dreamed of it, and now its here!

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  5. Feedback by dunston1212 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think this idea is great. I give it an A++++++++++++. Oustanding thinking and clever idea!!!!! I would work with Government again, anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Re:Are people willing to pay for speed? by outsider007 · · Score: 4, Funny

    imagine how much people would be willing to pay for a sticker that let them drive as fast as they want
    and drink beers while doing so.

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  7. It is really easy to sell stickers on eBay by saskboy · · Score: 3, Funny

    In fact, you can sell anything on eBay. Really.

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