MetroCard could be singing its swan song [urbanite]
The mighty MetroCard - loved by harried New Yorkers, hated by perplexed tourists — could be headed for its last swipe.
Incoming MTA chief Jay Walder supports newer, easier payment methods for the subways and buses, such as the “Oyster card” he introduced to the London system.
The payment method allows riders to pass a plastic card across the turnstiles to deduct the fare. Like E-ZPass, the funds are replenished online or…
MetroCard could be singing its swan song [urbanite]
The mighty MetroCard - loved by harried New Yorkers, hated by perplexed tourists — could be headed for its last swipe.
Incoming MTA chief Jay Walder supports newer, easier payment methods for the subways and buses, such as the “Oyster card” he introduced to the London system.
The payment method allows riders to pass a plastic card across the turnstiles to deduct the fare. Like E-ZPass, the funds are replenished online or…
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