“What’s the purpose of having a ride knowing that people are going to have bags, and you’re making someone pay for a locker,” he asked. If you have to ask that question then you don't understand capitalism. They want more money. And if things are stolen out of lockers then they can deny any responsibility for the theft.

Having the free cubbies and requiring people to leave their packs left them in a middle ground. Now they get extra money (per ride!) and don't have to deal with people upset that their stuff was stolen.