Turnstile Swipes Messed Up?
Is anyone else having a real bitch of a time with the turnstiles the last few days? I feel like a complete moron.
It all culminated with today when I swiped so much that I lost my fare.
I’m hoping that the guy in charge of cleaning the MetroCard slots is on vacation or something. At my home stop, I have yet to swipe through on the first shot since last Tuesday.
I figured it was my card. Luckily, my card ran out on Thursday night, so I got a brand new one Friday morning. Same damn problem.
Today I nearly lost my mind. I swiped about 10 times, then out of nowhere the turnstile said that my card was “just used.” Yet, I still couldn’t push though.
I had to go to the damn booth and get them to let me in.
Subway maintenance cuts must be getting underway. Lovely.
- 26 Rider Opinions
- Tags: MetroCards, turnstile
I understand how irritating it can be. I have faced similar issues with some ATMs at my place. Its frustrating.
ReplyThose can be a real pain in the a*s
ReplyAre you going to be posting more often now?
Reply71st Ave on Monday it took each person before 6 swipes. For me just the 1. Not sure what that's about.
ReplyI'm really hoping to. It is tough finding the time these days.
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ReplyLol your life sucks. hahah. I find that hilarious that you had to endure that.
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Replyits the same with the oyster card in the UK it just makes up prices every time
ReplyAny type of machine like that can be really annoying… once an ATM, that didn't have enough cash for some reason, took twice money from my CC and returned 0. I had to complain at the bank of course…
ReplyI hate it when that happens! The same thing recently happened to me on a ski holiday at the ski turn stiles…its really annoying – especially when theres a crowd of people behind you!
ReplyWow. Now that blows.
Replyalso the chip on the card is getting worst and worst, 10 years ago they were perfect! now after 6 months you have to swipe like 10 times
ReplyThis has happened to me, but usually when it says “swipe again at this turnstile.” You can ask the clerk in the booth to fix it, if 1) there is a clerk and 2) you had no additional money on your card, otherwise, how would you know that it had taken the money in the first place. I suspect this happens often and people just do not know it is happening, and no, it is not acceptable even at a minor error rate, as what is a minor problem for the MTA costs people real money. I bet the MTA would not tell you an occasional turnstile jumpis ok.
ReplyTHEY WILL GET WORSE AS THE TA WILL LAY OFF AAS MANY PEOPLE AS THEY CAN, THEY ARE REMOVING EYES AND EARS FROM THE SUBWAYS. CRIME WILL INCREASE BECAUSE THE CRIMINALS WILL KNOW WHERE THERE ARE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF EYES TO WATCH THEY DO THERE DEEDS
ReplyMore than one-quarter of all subway MetroCard swipes have failed since the MTA kicked off its fare-card program, according to a report by the city Public Advocate's Office.
ReplyThe trick here is that if you keep swiping the card on the same turnstile it will work as long as you are swiping slower with each time. Dont go to the next turnstile as it will automatically take your fare again.
ReplyWow.. that sucks
Replythe ones in london are useless
ReplyI agree the oyster cards in London are terrible, im sure they charge you different every day even though you take the same journey
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This has happened to me, but usually when it says “swipe again at this turnstile.” You can ask the clerk in the booth to fix it, if 1) there is a clerk and 2) you had no additional money on your card, otherwise, how would you know that it had taken the money in the first place. I suspect this happens often and people just do not know it is happening, and no, it is not acceptable even at a minor error rate, as what is a minor problem for the MTA costs people real money. I bet the MTA would not tell you an occasional turnstile jumpis ok.
ReplyThat is really sucky
ReplyI hate when that happens, and I noticed that inconvenient events like that happen when I'm in a rush… totally aggravating!
ReplyI haven't really had that problem myself, is it a problem that is still ongoing for you?
Till then,
Jean
Replyit happens to me all the time! and sometimes they charge me but teh doors wont open!
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