Derek K

Review of 407 ETR

So many people said: too bad there is NO 0 star op...

So many people said: too bad there is NO 0 star option - I totally agree.
Sometimes in September of 2019, 407 ETR Company came up with a promotion (available only to selected highway users), ~$60 per month if you use it during rush hours only, Mississauga and Burlington section of the highway.
When I called in to inquire I was told that the promotion is not available to all 407 users and that my options are either to drive during different hours (save 20 cents per trip) or avoid it all together.
Naturally I asked to speak with the supervisor but all were busy at the time. I was promised a call back I think after 4 months of waiting it is safe to assume no one cares to call me back.

Very recently 407 ETR decided to extend the above mentioned promotion and once again only to the same previously selected highway users. Very decent of them (407 staff, upon request I will provide a link to definition of sarcasm).
Fun facts:
- When the section of 407 between Mississauga and Burlington opened, it cost less than $3 per trip, now it costs ~$15. Still have bills to prove this statement.
- I know of more than 20 individuals that take 407 between Mississauga and Burlington. We all work at the same place, same working hours.
- Only 5 individuals were offered the promotion all 5 are not frequent users. Their 407 bill is typically less than the promotional $60 per month.
- None of the everyday users that pay a lot more than $60 per month ($200 to $400) qualified for the promotion.
- Obviously the promotion is an elaborate scam to encourage those who don t spend enough to spend more (once the promotion expires that is).
- It would appear the elaborate scam is not paying off as envisioned hence the promotion extension.

407 ETR Company new slogan GREEDY AND PROUD OF IT!