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> as that cc s get replace far more frequently than transit cards. The only person this really benefits is new users to the system that haven't figured out how

> as that cc s get replace far more frequently than transit cards. The only person this really benefits is new users to the system that haven't figured out how to get a transit card yet. I respectfully disagree. I’ve lost more transit cards than credit cards. And since the tap-to-pay on credit card also works with Apple Pay and Apple has the ability to choose which card to apply transit charges to, it gets the same one every time. I have found the new system to be preferred. Plus, if every system implemented this, it makes it easier to travel and not worry about loading up a transit card that then loses its value (I have a few in my drawers from cities I’ve visited once).

monksy 3y ago
How have you lost so many transit cards? I current have 4 iterations of transit cards for the CTA. I also still have many transit cards from my visits in different countries.
- LeafItAlone 3y ago
  > so many transit cards Well, 1. I said I lost more transit cards than credit cards. I’ve “lost” exactly one credit card so far. And I didn’t even lose it, I left it at a restaurant and when I realized it, it was a few hours later so I just got it replaced. 2. A transit card is something you use while in motion and frequently while in a hurry. When using it multiple times per day while commuting, there is significantly more opportunities than when I use my credit card. Compared to a credit card where the transaction is slower and usually not rushed. 3. Transit cards for many cities (e.g. NYC when I lived there) are designed to be mostly disposable, so they are flimsy. Compared to a thick, rigid credit card. I also still have dozens of transit cards from different places I’ve visited. But for my home city, I lost it a few times.
  - monksy 3y ago
    Oh, no I'm not referring to the temporary limited used cards. I'm talking about full on plastic card backed by an account. Oyster card, ventra card, charlie card, SUBE, etc.

monksy 3y ago

How have you lost so many transit cards? I current have 4 iterations of transit cards for the CTA. I also still have many transit cards from my visits in different countries.

LeafItAlone 3y ago
> so many transit cards Well, 1. I said I lost more transit cards than credit cards. I’ve “lost” exactly one credit card so far. And I didn’t even lose it, I left it at a restaurant and when I realized it, it was a few hours later so I just got it replaced. 2. A transit card is something you use while in motion and frequently while in a hurry. When using it multiple times per day while commuting, there is significantly more opportunities than when I use my credit card. Compared to a credit card where the transaction is slower and usually not rushed. 3. Transit cards for many cities (e.g. NYC when I lived there) are designed to be mostly disposable, so they are flimsy. Compared to a thick, rigid credit card. I also still have dozens of transit cards from different places I’ve visited. But for my home city, I lost it a few times.
- monksy 3y ago
  Oh, no I'm not referring to the temporary limited used cards. I'm talking about full on plastic card backed by an account. Oyster card, ventra card, charlie card, SUBE, etc.