Wednesday, August 8, 2012

MetroCard May Cost $1 Extra Soon!

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) has recently proposed a new idea.  The company is thinking about charging subway and bus passengers an extra $1 for each new MetroCard they buy!

The MTA is hoping that the “green fee” will encourage MTA passengers to refill existing cards instead of buying new ones. The MTA is hoping to reduce the amount of MetroCards that are printed.  A spokesperson for the MTA reported that around 160 million cards are printed each year at about a $9.5 million cost.

What do you think about this new idea from the MTA? Do you think passengers will refill their cards or pay $1 for a new card? Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page, linked HERE

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