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Since it's unclear whether the State Legislature will make a deal to help out the MTA (they claim to want to, but there's no agreement on a plan), the MTA has no choice but to tell commuters what to expect with their unlimited Metrocards as "doomsday," May 31—the day fares go up about 25%— approaches.
June 8 is the deadline to start using unlimited Metrocards purchased before May 31. CityRoom explains, "The cut-off date is intended in part to prevent hoarding. Given the deadline, stocking up on the cards before May 31 in the hopes of using them weeks and months later will not be a fruitful strategy." (The Daily News translates the cut-off date for these valid-through dates: "1-Day Fun Passes - June 8th;
7-Day MetroCard - June 14th; 14-Day MetroCard - June 21st; 30-Day MetroCard July 7, 2009.") Customer who don't use their cards in time can write in for refunds; pro-rated refunds are also available.
In other news, Mayor Bloomberg hates the Senate Democrats' plan that includes a taxi dropoff fee and the MTA is freezing its spending—according to the Post, "MTA bosses are under strict directives to halt hiring, cap overtime, make use of 'excess employees' and make only 'essential' purchases."
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I vote, back to the original colorway: yellow on blue!
Can I just say that the June 8th deadline sucks? Maybe a 2 weeks grace period would be better for those of us on Transit checks? Personal boo.
So does this mean they'll get rid of all the useless "station attendants" who can't even be bothered to get out of their booth when someone gets raped right in front of them? Or maybe the ones who just sneer when some innocent tourist asks them for directions?
It's nice that they're being instructed to make use of "excess employees." What are those people doing now?
They're doing the same thing all MTA personnel do. NOTHING!!!
Cat calling me from across the platform while I wait 24 minutes for an L train and they sit drinking coffee on parked construction equipment.
MTA = Biggest crooks in NY. There is no excuse for them to be losing this much money. If anything the recession has put more people on public transport. This is the most ridiculous bullshit I've ever heard in my life. This story only continues to get worse...