"Service date" vs. "service day" #43
Description
Current Spec refers to "service date". Trips occur on a particular "service date". The service date begins on a particular calendar date, and may continue to the next calendar date. (i.e. if there is transit service past midnight, trips may begin at 25:00:00, etc.).
It appears that "service day" is a more accepted term in transit, and this feels more intuitive to me.
Examples of the use of the term "service day":
- Sacramento Regional Transit (glossary of terms):
Service Span — The span of hours over which service is operated, e.g., 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 24 hr (owl). Service span often varies by weekday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Synonyms: Span of Service, Service Day
- King County Metro (Regional Day Pass):
The pass covers unlimited rides for a "service day" starting at first use and expiring at 3 a.m. the next day. Each Regional Day Pass covers rides with a one-way adult fare up to $3.50 ($1.75 senior/disabled).