(it has been suggested that the notches were for officers only.) on may 17, 2014, the company ended production. as of 14 march, about 300 people were still waiting to buy tickets. second language research, 25, 173–227. for riders who do not buy passes, a single ride costs $3.50 for 30 minutes. pit areas and dash plates are located at various points around the track for vehicles to drive over. sar was established in 2006 to build, operate, and manage the north-south railway project. 