The JFK AirTrain has been operational since 2003, but until today, the only acceptable payment method has been a MetroCard. On its opening day, the fare was $5, which could …
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Why Uber Drivers Ask Travelers to Lie About Their Rides
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLike them or lump them, Uber (and Lyft and other, smaller, rideshare places) is (are) here to stay. Some people, and cities, have accepted ride sharing with open arms. But …
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First US-Made Bullet Train (Boston, N.Y., D.C.) Has Hit A Snag
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I have written a lot about the high speed Brightline train that’s scheduled to start running later this month between Orlando and Miami (it’s been running between Miami …
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Don’t Throw Away An Expired New York MTA MetroCard
by joehegby joehegLet me start by saying I can’t believe this post is still relevant. I thought that by now the MetroCard would have gone the way of the dodo. However, you …
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How To Get From JFK Airport to Manhattan Via AirTrain & Subway
by joehegby joehegWe used to only fly into LaGuardia Airport when visiting Manhattan because there were simply more flights from Orlando and similar prices compared to other NYC airports. However, rising airfares …
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Lyft Is Ditching Surge Pricing
by joehegby joehegLyft and Uber are very similar in terms of the product they offer customers when it comes to getting a ride. Both companies provide a mobile app-based service that allows …
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MTA Proposing Major Improvement To OMNY Payment System
by joehegby joehegThe New York MTA provides local and express bus, subway, and commuter rail service in Greater New York, and operates multiple toll bridges and tunnels in New York City. The …
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Stop Using Oyster Cards For The London Underground!
by joehegby joehegOn our first several trips to London, we purchased a single trip or a return (round-trip) ticket every time we rode on the London Underground (or tube). This paper ticket …
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Beginners Guide To The Washington DC Metro (Including Dulles & Washington National Airports)
by joehegby joehegOn our recent trip to Washington DC, we flew into Dulles Airport and flew home from National Airport. That’s because we were attending the Freddie Awards near Dulles and spent …
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Death of NYC’s MetroCards Delayed Again
by joehegby joehegMetroCard has been a payment method for the New York City MTA’s subway and bus system since 1996. The iconic yellow cards are a part of New York’s culture as …