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Collect the metroPCS Metrocard

Posted on February 24, 2009 by brian

metroPCS wireless service has begun an advertising campaign that includes branded Metrocards. Beginning on Tuesday, February 17, the company will be launching a fun and unique Metro Card campaign, selling colorful purple MetroPCS reusable Metro Cards at three Bronx locations, … Continue reading →

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The officers misinterpreted the rules concerning photography

Posted on February 17, 2009 by brian

The New York Times got to the bottom of the story of Robert Taylor (an employee of an unidentified transportation agency), who was improperly detained and/or arrested for taking photos in the New York City subway system. The summons for … Continue reading →

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SEPTA Philadelphia Beer Week Day Pass screwup

Posted on February 12, 2009 by brian

This past Sunday I posted about the SEPTA Philadelphia Beer Week Day Pass, and how awesome it will be for railfans. Well it seems the pass had a big error, one that slipped by me and almost everyone else. Except … Continue reading →

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New York City Express Buses May Go Away

Posted on November 11, 2008 by brian

  Oh what a glorious day this is! Those over-subsidized, slow-a** overbuilt-for-their-use MTA BUS and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT EXPRESS BUSES may see large service cuts due to the budget crunch. It’s about time!!!

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double-decker buses to return to new york city

Posted on May 23, 2008 by brian

A NYC Transit official confirmed that double-decker buses will be running in New York City this summer (or by the end of the year) as a test for possible future permanent service. Double-decker buses used to run along Fifth Avenue … Continue reading →

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