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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Finally! JFK Airtrain Now Accepts Contactless Payments

    by joeheg October 30, 2023
    by joeheg October 30, 2023

    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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Why Uber Drivers Ask Travelers to Lie About Their Rides

    by SharonKurheg October 26, 2023
    by SharonKurheg October 26, 2023

    Like 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 SharonKurheg September 14, 2023
    by SharonKurheg September 14, 2023

    Joe 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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Don’t Throw Away An Expired New York MTA MetroCard

    by joeheg August 26, 2023
    by joeheg August 26, 2023

    Let 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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Lyft Is Ditching Surge Pricing

    by joeheg August 10, 2023
    by joeheg August 10, 2023

    Lyft 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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    MTA Proposing Major Improvement To OMNY Payment System

    by joeheg July 11, 2023
    by joeheg July 11, 2023

    The 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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Beginners Guide To The Washington DC Metro (Including Dulles & Washington National Airports)

    by joeheg May 16, 2023
    by joeheg May 16, 2023

    On 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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Death of NYC’s MetroCards Delayed Again

    by joeheg April 26, 2023
    by joeheg April 26, 2023

    MetroCard 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 …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    4 Reasons Why The Brightline Orlando Train Makes Sense

    by joeheg April 25, 2023
    by joeheg April 25, 2023

    As residents of Orlando, we’ve closely followed developments with the Brightline train from Miami to Orlando. Ever since we took a trip on the Brightline trains in South Florida, we …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Lesson Learned: Never Accept Solicited Rides From Strangers

    by SharonKurheg April 10, 2023
    by SharonKurheg April 10, 2023

    If you go to a major airport, you may see some signage warning you about solicited rides. I remember when I lived in the NYC area, there were signs and …

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