Overheard: Monthly pass/multi-ride may will require reservations
When I was in the Acela lounge at NYP this week the reps at the counter were discussing how very soon monthly passes and multirides will require reservations and they will need to be at least 14 days before day of travel. The reason given was that Amtrak needs to keep track of "how many bodies" are on each train (you can already see this calculated on the reservation page). Obviously I have no confirmation of this but considering the source, I feel like it must be true.
For me personally, this is a dealbreaker, as I usually get a multiride for the flexibility, when I need to decide that day when I will travel. OTOH, I can't see the next time I'll be traveling often enough to need one.