Suydam Street Posted July 30, 2019 Share #51 Posted July 30, 2019 This is a step in the right direction modernizing the way fare media is collected eliminating jobs I don't agree with you need eyes and ears to be a deterrent and in case of an emergency who will customers/passengers immediately alert to an issue that has arisen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted July 31, 2019 Share #52 Posted July 31, 2019 I've seen a few posts about most passengers paying beforehand ( which is true). However, I've seen passengers paying on board the LIRR on many trips, either because they were in a rush to catch the train, an infrequent rider that doesn't know how fare payment works and/or how to use the TVMs (or don't know that it costs more on board), or they're tourists which just got off the JFK Air train and figure they can simply pay on board or with their metrocard. On 5/22/2019 at 12:49 AM, Lawrence St said: That's an odd choice of wording. But still looking forward to it! But how would this "all door boarding" work? What's stopping someone from bypassing the reader in the rear two doors? As opposed to walking past the Bus Operator and sitting down as if there is no fare? On 5/22/2019 at 6:36 AM, Lil 57 said: IMO until the can strongly enforce fare evasion, all door boarding should be put on hold. People would just stroll through the back door w/o paying anything. Whats the difference between that and those not paying now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted July 31, 2019 Share #53 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) All door boarding is like a city-wide SBS. Fare inspectors come on board and you didn't tap thats a ticket for you. (Most of the increase in ridership on the BX41 I would guess is due to more people paying after POP). Works wonder in San Francisco. Regarding cash payment on the commuter rail, I think its time MTA switch the POP too. too many intermediate station fare beatings and unoffical ride extensions. Many people would also not activate their tickets despite them suppose to do that, and when the conductor comes thru, they say they don't have signal ands will show them later and would hop off the train later, knowing the conductors wouldn't have time to come back. I would say, eliminate cash payment on board, and take a page from Europe. (regarding NJT Buses, I find it stupid that they don't round the fares to the nearest 25 cents, so NJT is not the model example to compare itto.) Edited July 31, 2019 by Mtatransit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted July 31, 2019 Share #54 Posted July 31, 2019 41 minutes ago, Mtatransit said: regarding NJT Buses, I find it stupid that they don't round the fares to the nearest 25 cents, so NJT is not the model example to compare itto. I would like to see NJT buses use a flat fare system (at least for the local buses) and for NJT to use OMNY for their trains and buses. But in reality, that has a slim to none chance of actually happening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suydam Street Posted August 1, 2019 Share #55 Posted August 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Lil 57 said: I would like to see NJT buses use a flat fare system (at least for the local buses) and for NJT to use OMNY for their trains and buses. But in reality, that has a slim to none chance of actually happening. Agreed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianstallion Posted August 1, 2019 Share #56 Posted August 1, 2019 On 7/28/2019 at 7:07 PM, Lex said: That makes it seem as if you're one of the few who pays on the train. I can't think of a single time I used the LIRR and someone paid on the train. I never pay on the train. I just believe in options. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokecrazy Posted November 1, 2019 Share #57 Posted November 1, 2019 1/2 fare riders do NOT pay a penalty for paying on any of the railroads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted November 13, 2019 Share #58 Posted November 13, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 4:55 PM, Mtatransit said: Many people would also not activate their tickets despite them suppose to do that, and when the conductor comes thru, they say they don't have signal ands will show them later and would hop off the train later, knowing the conductors wouldn't have time to come back. you don't need a signal to activate the ticket but you need a signal to buy a ticket.... But if you didn't buy it yet and the conductor comes around, then you gotta pay the onboard fare. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted November 13, 2019 Share #59 Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, danielhg121 said: you don't need a signal to activate the ticket but you need a signal to buy a ticket.... But if you didn't buy it yet and the conductor comes around, then you gotta pay the onboard fare. Thats if the conductor charges the on-board fare, most of the time, the conductor won't bother and therefore they get a free ride 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroketheprinter Posted December 31, 2019 Share #60 Posted December 31, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 1:53 PM, Via Garibaldi 8 said: On 7/29/2019 at 1:46 PM, Uncle Floyd Fan said: Hmm...that's right, MNRR takes credit cards....does the LIRR? I never tried to pay with one onboard. Even though I'm on the LIRR way more often then MNRR, I trust the MNRR system a bit more. I'll eventually go digital with paying for the LIRR, but only when virtually forced to do so. I'm not sure to be honest. I have only bought e-tickets for LIRR rides of late, mainly City Ticket. Works beautifully. It has allowed me to catch trains that I wouldn't get otherwise as I have bought them right on the platform as the train was ready to depart, LIRR 100% takes card. I've lost my monthly twice at the end of the month and have had to pay for the remaining one or two days with my debit card. I've never had a problem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted January 9, 2020 Share #61 Posted January 9, 2020 They're asking if LIRR takes credit and debit card on board (the conductors). The answer is yes - this topic is about how they will no longer accept paper bills (card only). They will presumably accept any Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Discover (credit, debit, or prepaid). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianstallion Posted January 12, 2020 Share #62 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) According to LIRRToday, MTA has put off eliminating cash for LIRR tickets until OMNY is fully rolled out. https://www.thelirrtoday.com/2019/12/lirr-tables-plan-for-onboard-cash-ban.html Edited January 12, 2020 by Italianstallion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 12, 2020 Share #63 Posted January 12, 2020 20 hours ago, Italianstallion said: According to LIRRToday, MTA has put off eliminating cash for LIRR tickets until OMNY is fully rolled out. https://www.thelirrtoday.com/2019/12/lirr-tables-plan-for-onboard-cash-ban.html Oh how nice, but they couldn’t do that for express buses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 7, 2020 Share #64 Posted February 7, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 7:31 PM, Italianstallion said: According to LIRRToday, MTA has put off eliminating cash for LIRR tickets until OMNY is fully rolled out. https://www.thelirrtoday.com/2019/12/lirr-tables-plan-for-onboard-cash-ban.html Not sure if it will change things but NYC will be banning cashless businesses. In other words, companies that currently to not accept cash as.payment will be.forced to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 7, 2020 Share #65 Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Truckie said: Not sure if it will change things but NYC will be banning cashless businesses. In other words, companies that currently to not accept cash as.payment will be.forced to. That legislation for private NYC businesses. The is a public entity controlled by the state. My advocacy group tried to reverse that no coins policy on the express buses, and the only way it could be done is if either Governor Cuomo got involved, or the Board voted to change the policy. Sucks, but that's the deal. I'm not shocked by this. Metro-North and LIRR customers are well represented on the Board, which makes a big difference, and as you know, Metro-North has some of the best customer service out of all of the services. Edited February 7, 2020 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 12, 2020 Share #66 Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 1:55 PM, Via Garibaldi 8 said: That legislation for private NYC businesses. Wasn't aware of that aspect of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted February 12, 2020 Share #67 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Truckie said: Wasn't aware of that aspect of it. In general city laws don't affect state entities. It's sort of a grey area but according to the State Constitution the state will always win any pissing match with the city, since the city's rights are defined as "whatever the state didn't take away". It's why, for example, Amazon HQ2 wasn't stoppable by the City Council or subject to its land use review. It's also worth noting that the city law would ban cashless businesses, but the MTA still accepts cash at MVMs, so the law wouldn't apply. Edited February 12, 2020 by bobtehpanda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 12, 2020 Share #68 Posted February 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Truckie said: Wasn't aware of that aspect of it. Please excuse the typos (my iPad has been having serious lagging issues to say the least). Yeah, in addition to what @bobtehpanda said, the reason the City is doing what they’re doing is because some people are saying that the no cash policy being enacted by more businesses is a form of discrimination. I would agree with that. Sometimes people want to use cash to better control their spending. More and more of the places I frequent no longer take cash, so you are forced to use a card. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 12, 2020 Share #69 Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Please excuse the typos (my iPad has been having serious lagging issues to say the least). Yeah, in addition to what @bobtehpanda said, the reason the City is doing what they’re doing is because some people are saying that the no cash policy being enacted by more businesses is a form of discrimination. I would agree with that. Sometimes people want to use cash to better control their spending. More and more of the places I frequent no longer take cash, so you are forced to use a card. I find this new push to credit cards interesting, because I am seeing more and more small businesses applying credit card fees since the fees can really cut into profits at small restaurants and that sort of thing. Meanwhile, the MTA still doesn't have chip readers on MVMs! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 12, 2020 Share #70 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, QM1to6Ave said: I find this new push to credit cards interesting, because I am seeing more and more small businesses applying credit card fees since the fees can really cut into profits at small restaurants and that sort of thing. Meanwhile, the MTA still doesn't have chip readers on MVMs! lol All of the more high-end coffee shops apply this (the no cash policy), and if you question them about it, the baristas are snotty. It’s crazy. I am terrible when it comes to swiping and going, so I keep daily tabs on how much I spend, but the problem is with swipe and go, the damage is done. lol With cash, once it is spent, that’s it. I think that’s another reason some stores like it. They get you on impulse spending. Edited February 12, 2020 by Via Garibaldi 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted February 12, 2020 Share #71 Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, QM1to6Ave said: I find this new push to credit cards interesting, because I am seeing more and more small businesses applying credit card fees since the fees can really cut into profits at small restaurants and that sort of thing. In Seattle cashless has been a big thing, since businesses want to get out of having to pay to handle cash; getting and transporting money in a secure way costs a non-trivial amount of money. NYC businesses have historically relied on underreporting sales to reduce their tax bills paying some groups of people under the table, which you need to do with under the table money Which is why they love cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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