With the advancement of science and technology and the acceleration of people's life rhythm, high-speed rail has become an important means of transportation for people. However, when buying high-speed rail tickets, many people find that many times the tickets are "waitlisted" as soon as they come out, why is this?This article will delve into this issue.
First, we need to understand what "alternate" means. In the high-speed rail ticketing system, "standby" means that when tickets for a certain train are sold out, passengers can choose to submit a waitlist order. Once there is a refund or remaining ticket for the train, the system will automatically assign a ticket to the standby passenger. This method provides an opportunity for passengers to purchase tickets, but it also brings some questions and confusion.
So, why is the high-speed rail ticket "standby" status as soon as it comes out?There are several reasons for this:
1. Imbalance between supply and demand: As a convenient and fast mode of transportation, high-speed rail is deeply loved by the majority of passengers. Especially during peak periods such as the Spring Festival and holidays, the demand for high-speed rail tickets has surged, while the supply is relatively limited. This has led to a shortage of tickets, and many tickets have been snapped up shortly after the sale.
2. The impact of ticket-grabbing software: With the development of science and technology, ticket-grabbing software came into being. These software use algorithms and high-speed networks to snap up a large number of tickets in a very short period of time. Because its speed is much faster than manual operation, many ordinary passengers find that they have no tickets to buy after the ticket is opened.
3. Batch ticketing strategy: In order to balance the needs of different time periods and trains, the railway department has adopted the strategy of batch ticketing. This means that not all tickets are released at the same time, but one after the other in different time periods. This makes it more difficult for passengers to make a purchase, and many times they have to waitlist only.
4. Scalpers and ticket speculation: Some criminals rush to buy high-speed rail tickets through illegal means, and then resell them to make a profit. This kind of ticket speculation has exacerbated the shortage of ticket sources, making it difficult for many passengers who really need it to buy the tickets they want.
Faced with the situation that high-speed rail tickets are "standby" as soon as they come out, how should passengers respond?First of all, plan your itinerary well in advance and try to buy tickets in advance. This avoids the tension caused by panic sales after the ticket is opened. Second, make reasonable use of the alternate function. Don't be discouraged when you find that a train is out of ticket and try to place a waitlist order. Finally, strengthen the awareness of technical prevention and self-protection, and be vigilant against scalpers' vote speculation.
To sum up, the "standby" status of high-speed rail tickets as soon as they come out is mainly due to factors such as the imbalance between supply and demand, the influence of ticket-grabbing software, the strategy of issuing tickets in batches, and scalping votes. In order to better meet the travel needs of the majority of passengers, the railway department should further improve the ticketing mechanism and regulatory measures to crack down on illegal ticket grabbing and ticket speculation. At the same time, passengers should also raise their awareness of self-prevention and plan their trips reasonably to ensure a smooth trip.