Broad St. Belle Posted January 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 19, 2009 So, MTA has a new program called 'EasyPay' that is equivalent to the EZPass. I, for one, am truly excited b/c I'm so tired of the long lines at the booth, the vending machines that are out of order/don't accept cash/or have a dirty screen that doesn't allow the correct dollar amount to be recognized :mad: or the classic: your train is at the station and you swipe your card hurridly (only to realize you don't have any remaining rides) and you're quickly rejected and thrusted back by the turnstile gods..ouch! :eek: I'd rather get a card linked to my debit account and fuhgedaboutit. So what do you guys think about it? Here's more info on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDART Posted January 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2009 Sounds like a good plan. They are doing something similar here in Dallas, but it would be regional wide and would include parking meters, tollroad payment, mass transit ride payment, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 19, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 19, 2009 It has been implemented for a while. It's a good concept, works well for the frequent users. But I personally wouldn't entrust my credit card to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted January 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 19, 2009 You can always ask for a receipt, and if the charges are too much on your card than you can calculate (which seeing ur a Bx Sci student you probably do a lot of), you can call the credit card company and get credit in case there's a calculating error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusOperator3319 Posted January 20, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 20, 2009 So, MTA has a new program called 'EasyPay' that is equivalent to the EZPass. I, for one, am truly excited b/c I'm so tired of the long lines at the booth, the vending machines that are out of order/don't accept cash/or have a dirty screen that doesn't allow the correct dollar amount to be recognized :mad: or the classic: your train is at the station and you swipe your card hurridly (only to realize you don't have any remaining rides) and you're quickly rejected and thrusted back by the turnstile gods..ouch! :eek: I'd rather get a card linked to my debit account and fuhgedaboutit. So what do you guys think about it? Here's more info on it It is a nice program but I was recently charged $40 a week a part which is unusual i guess they thought i wouldn't catch it but i did and will be calling them so they could correct the error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted January 20, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 20, 2009 My unlimited yearly MetroCard is debited directly from my paychecks. I have a TransitChek MetroCard. I never have to worry if I have funds or if it's valid. I get a new one every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad St. Belle Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted January 20, 2009 It is a nice program but I was recently charged $40 a week a part which is unusual i guess they thought i wouldn't catch it but i did and will be calling them so they could correct the error You were charged $40 a week? :eek: Sorry to hear. What I understood is that $40 activates the account and $30 triggers an automatic refill of $40; meaning $10 would be taken from the debit/credit account to replinish the card. Right? Please keep me posted on the outcome. I'm curious to hear how quick the turn around time is to correct errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted January 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 20, 2009 You were charged $40 a week? :eek: Sorry to hear. What I understood is that $40 activates the account and $30 triggers an automatic refill of $40; meaning $10 would be taken from the debit/credit account to replinish the card. Right? Please keep me posted on the outcome. I'm curious to hear how quick the turn around time is to correct errors. Why don't you check with your employer to see if they offer TransitChek and if they don't to see if they can offer it. TransitChek is good. You get a unlimited MetroCard and the money is taken out from your check before taxes so you end up saving lots of money per year. Check it out @ http://www.transitcenter.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad St. Belle Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted January 20, 2009 Why don't you check with your employer to see if they offer TransitChek and if they don't to see if they can offer it. TransitChek is good. You get a unlimited MetroCard and the money is taken out from your check before taxes so you end up saving lots of money per year. Check it out @ http://www.transitcenter.com/ That was one of the first requests I made when I started and they told me it was offered in the past and quickly got eliminated - for reasons unknown. I had it with my past employer and it was really convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 21, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 21, 2009 My unlimited yearly MetroCard is debited directly from my paychecks. I have a TransitChek MetroCard. I never have to worry if I have funds or if it's valid. I get a new one every year. TransitCheks are safe, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted January 21, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 21, 2009 Is that really supposed to be more convenient?... When is the MTA gonna figure out a system like HK's Octopus...or at least London's Oyster? Honestly, like my geometry teacher used to say all the time, "only in America." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 21, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 21, 2009 Is that really supposed to be more convenient?... When is the MTA gonna figure out a system like HK's Octopus...or at least London's Oyster? Honestly, like my geometry teacher used to say all the time, "only in America." Really, the MTA should work on smart card technology. Even PATH got there before the MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad St. Belle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted January 21, 2009 What ever happened to "Tap n Go"? I know they had tested it in some stations, but I never heard of it again. Did it get scratched?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted January 21, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 21, 2009 I think that was a Chase only program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad St. Belle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted January 21, 2009 I think that was a Chase only program. No, I don't think it was Chase only. It was available for Citi also. I wonder if they still have it at those stations :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted April 19, 2009 Share #16 Posted April 19, 2009 how does TransitChek help the employer? my employer sucks (they're very cheap) so they probably dont participate and wont unless there's a benefit for them on an unrelated note, does anyone know if the United States Postal Service participates in Transitchek? LOL. its sunday and the phone number to transitchek has no representatives today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 19, 2009 Share #17 Posted April 19, 2009 how does TransitChek help the employer? my employer sucks (they're very cheap) so they probably dont participate and wont unless there's a benefit for themThey pay less Payroll taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.