Twitter trend leads to spat between BART, Amtrak

[TinCan782]

Now kids. Behave yourselves!
"(KRON) — Amtrak is no longer invited to BART’s 50th Anniversary celebration due to a Twitter trend that escalated into an online feud between the train services on Thursday. Here’s how it happened."
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/twitter-trend-leads-to-spat-between-bart-amtrak/

 

[MikefromCrete]

A lot of childish behavior.

 

[GAT]

They're both just whistling in the wind, and frankly, I don't give a toot.

 

[Cal]

Honestly, in the grand scheme of things I don't think it matters and I find it amusing.

 

[jebr]

It's just them trying to get a bit of viral marketing. Seems to have worked if news agencies are picking up on it. Plus, it's keeping them relevant with the hip kids (or so I like to think...)

 

[Tlcooper44]

Amtrak has been killin it lately on social media, no cap.

I just learned what “no cap” means. Pretty excited about it.

I bet they’re both in on it.

 

[TinCan782]

Today's comment...https://twitter.com/Amtrak
https://twitter.com/Amtrak

Amtrak
@Amtrak

yesterday was weird. anyway it's still trains.

5:56 AM · Sep 2, 2022·Twitter Web App

 

[MARC Rider]

BART is offering half fares during September to celebrate its anniversary. Wouldn't it be better if they just charged the fares they charged in 1972? I wish Amtrak had celebrated its 50th Anniversary by charging 1971 fares.

 

[Devil's Advocate]

Reading this thread reminded me of this video, especially the part where she says "they are just playing."

 

[trainman74]

The article didn't say that Amtrak actually started the "tweet a noun related to your business" trend on September 1st with the "trains" tweet (it went out at precisely 3:00 P.M. Eastern).

It's obvious to me (someone who sees a lot of Twitter) that the Amtrak and BART accounts were both being tongue-in-cheek with their "spat."

 

[trainman74]

Following up: Amtrak and BART have now "made up," just in time for BART's 50th-anniversary celebration.

 

[Cal]

This makes for some lovely entertainment.

 

[Siegmund]

BART is offering half fares during September to celebrate its anniversary. Wouldn't it be better if they just charged the fares they charged in 1972? I wish Amtrak had celebrated its 50th Anniversary by charging 1971 fares.

They very nearly did.
Last year's rail passes were $299, and I don't remember ever seeing those lower than $250 (though I was probably too young to pay close attention to the price before the early 80s.)