Originally Posted by
Analise
If the Metrocard system were to have two different pricing schemes, the NY media would be all over that especially since the less expensive scheme is not readily available. Is there apathy in Boston regarding the ease of getting the more expensive paper ticket but not the less expensive plastic card?
The NY MTA has multiple pricing schemes: the $2 basic ride, the 10% bonus if you buy a $10 card, the 7- and 30-day unlimited ride cards, etc.
As for the Boston system, I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I have a hard time getting excited over the $0.30 difference (particularly without knowing what the official explanation for the difference, or the difficulty of obtaining the cheaper card, is).