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Re: Will old 15-cent NYC token go in SF Muni?

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From: Anti-BRU
Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 00:00
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In article <38e8fa9d$0$229@nntp1.ba.best.com>,
aaron@priven.com (Aaron Priven) wrote:
> In article <kpqhes81r91gacuqb2er5iigbksc02ohib@4ax.com>,
> Joel Rubin <jmrubin@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> >Of course, the numismatic value of an old NYC fifteen-cent token is
> >undoubtedly far greater than any the value of a bus fare but I'm just
> >curious.
>
> Do the Muni Metro faregates accept tokens directly? I hadn't realized
> that.
>
> In any case, I expect the only way to find out is to try it.
>
> Of course, most tokens are probably accepted on buses, and for that
> there is visual inspection.
>
> Although I suppose tokens are reusable (and thus less environmentally
> damaging as well as less expensive in the long term for the transit
> agency), tickets fit more easily into my wallet...

In that vein, will Muni take LACMTA discount tokens?  Will LACMTA take
Muni tokens? Hmmmmmmm.....
--
Chris Paley aka Anti-BRU
Seeking and speaking the truth about transit in Los Angeles, in contra
to the Bus Riders Union.


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Subject: Re: Will old 15-cent NYC token go in SF Muni?
Date: 2000/04/03
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