Cutting Student MetroCards: Vote Delayed
Ugh. Just get it over with already so we can go on with our lives realizing that this is not the end of the world. This is a followup to SUBWAYblogger’s recent post on this subject that became quite the source of debate. The vote to cut the program has been delayed. However, there are [...]
Read MoreFirst MTA Budget Hearing – January 14th
The first of eight public hearings to discuss the proposed fare hikes and crossing tolls is coming up on January 14th at the Hilton right here in Manhattan. Are any of you planning on attending? I have a meeting during the hearing, so I don’t think I will be able to make it. Wish I [...]
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- Tags: budget, fare, hike, mta budget, twitter
NYC Subway & Bus Fares Officially Increased
The MTA Board has officially approved the “doomsday” budget fare increases. Fares will be increased and service will be cut in some areas. The Daily News reports that things got a bit heated at the hearing.
Turns out it’s not just the homeless guys that pick up the tossed Metrocards to try and to use the leftover values. The Post reports that Georgette DiFini, an F line resident of Brooklyn, regularly picks up discarded Metrocards. She claims that roughly 40% of all tossed cards have at least some money left on [...]
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- Tags: bonus, fare, metrocard, subway
Resident Discount Metrocards
So here’s an idea that came to my mind. I’m sure I am not the first one to think of this, so I’m by no means trying to take credit. I’m just trying to initiate the discussion. What if Metrocards were priced based on residency? People living in the 5 boros would receive a significant [...]
- 26 Rider Opinions
- Tags: discount, fare, hike, MetroCards, mta, resident
