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Originally Posted by zur
Will it save $500,000,000.00? Ever?
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you can't be too caught up in the cost (which we don't know yet). there are many benefits that don't go directly into the cost column that are valid. potential for increased ridership from ease of use (larger than you probably think)....the ability to better track ridership patterns and meet customer needs. over the long term, this one can have a substantial impact. to some extent, upgrading infrastructure such as fare payment is simply the cost of doing business (providing customers with an adequate level of convenience and modernization). gas station pumps take credit cards.