New York City is the home of many iconic landmarks, governmental agencies, the hottest nightlife– pretty much every possible important thing in the world can call NYC its home. But why, oh why, are commuters stuck with the ancient metrocard system.
You know exactly what I’m talking about. You’re running a little late to an important meeting/school event/ date, and you rush to the nearest subway station in hopes to catch the first train. The train is there alright, but being declined over and over and over again at the automated Metrocard station stalls you a few minutes. Then, once you capture the yellow card worth city gold, you go to swipe into the stall. Declined again. But still, you are charged the subway fare. Three times over! You end up spending $8.25 to ride one lousy stop!
But this isn’t to hate on the subway system itself. Its just that the transition of the underground power isn’t going fast enough between the old metrocard and the new OMNI. So for now, we bitch and spend three times over. Congrats New Yorkers.
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