From: mrbrklyn@panix.com   
      
   John Levine  wrote:   
   > According to Peter T. Daniels :   
   >>The last time I put money on my MetroCard, it was just before the   
   >>discount was reduced, so my money goes farther than it would have   
   >>if I had waited a few weeks.   
   >   
   > Interesting point. The preload bonus is going away with OMNY. My   
   > credit card gives me about a 1.5% rebate, which I guess is a less than   
   > what the preload was.   
   >   
   > On the other hand, if you preload a card and then don't spend it   
   > for a year, that in effect costs you 5%.   
   >   
   > And on the third hand, people who ride every day get the benefit of   
   > the fare cap without prepaying for a pass, so it's slightly better for   
   > frequent riders, meh for us tourists.   
   >   
   > I don't see any point to the prepaid OMNY cards unless you absolutely   
   > do not have a bank account in any form. They cost $5 and are no better   
   > than any other debit card.   
      
      
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