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It isn't reasonable for the fares to be the same. They are determined by different transit agencies, and have different costs. The select bus service is a muc
by cpwright 12y ago
It isn't reasonable for the fares to be the same. They are determined by different transit agencies, and have different costs. The select bus service is a much different experience than the subway, and as such is priced much higher. Having a cash balance means you can decide what to use it on, when you use it instead of when you buy it.
- jrockway 12y agoIndeed. PATH and AirTrain are run by the Port Authority, which is a multi-state agency. The subway is run by MTA New York City Transit, which is part of the New York state government.
- cpwright 12y agoBut of course, the MTA isn't actually part of the state government ... because nothing in NYS can actually be open and transparent.
- jrockway 12y agoYes, it's one of those weird "public corporations" or something that we love so much in New York. I don't really get it. All I know is that I pay taxes for stuff upstate, but only NYC city taxes pay for NYCT.