Unlimited MetroCards Bought Before Fare Hike Expire Tonight

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Did you buy an unlimited MetroCard before the last fare hike and hold off on activating it so as to game the system? Nice try, pal. All 30-day Unlimited MetroCards purchased before the hike are set to expire tonight at 11:59 p.m.. Because you knew that the MTA wasn't going to let you keep one extra penny of your money if they could help it. Sigh.

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By Garth Johnston in News on February 8, 2011 12:08 PM

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E.A

Wait, please tell me you're only talking about the ones purchased at $89.00. I just got mine at the beginning of the month for 100+.

Christine Melgarejo

yeah, it's midnight. That's been for a while (im not sure WHEN but before the recent hike). I learned this the hard way back during the holidays when i was working retail in times square. I'd leave work at 1 am and couldn't get back home without buying a new card. Pretty f-ed.