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[randomness]

My friend Lisa Weber of Better Mass Transit, a public advocacy group here in Boston, has asked me to share her two-question survey about one aspect of the MBTA's new fare collection system.

Here's her post:

"Friends who take the T. They've started switching to their new payment system which eliminates cash payments on board, but will allow you to pay with a smartphone, fare media card, or contactless credit card. You'll still be able to pay cash at fare vending machines to buy the fare media cards before boarding.

"They have announced their plan to charge a $5 mandatory overdraft protection fee for each kind of payment (each new fare card, smartphone app, credit card).

"Would you please take this two-question survey to share your opinion about the required $5 fee. Feel free to share it with anyone who takes the T. I'm happy to answer any questions."

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VMV3BF6

Comments

[bikergeek]

Wait, what? So if you buy a $5 charlie ticket for there-and-back on the subway, you'll get charged $7.50 for it? Fuck that! It's a cash grab, plain and simple. Especially since any credit or debit card will provide a "yes or no" answer at the time of the transaction. It's not like you're taking a check that could bounce.

[gingicat]

Survey has been closed.

T survey

[cos]

Looks like the survey is already closed?