Comment Comment by ForHackernews > a per-chip price of nine centsThat still seems expensive for a $3.75 metro fare.2.4% of the cost of your ride is the chip in the ticket itself? Maybe it's worth it because it lets them eliminate mechanical ticket-reading and unify paper tickets with other NFC payment methods. parent ForHackernews 2 years ago
That still seems expensive for a $3.75 metro fare.
2.4% of the cost of your ride is the chip in the ticket itself? Maybe it's worth it because it lets them eliminate mechanical ticket-reading and unify paper tickets with other NFC payment methods.