1 in 9 New Yorkers do not have either a checking or savings account.
These folks have been hit especially hard by the pandemic.
The MTA needs to recognize this reality. Ending cash transactions is the wrong decision.
nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-mt
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And will mean even more market for sleazy high fee and high interest prepaid cards or questionable internet banks
I'm fine now but coming from that world...I know BAD MTA
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If they're gonna do that, they better commit to proper maintenance of the MVMs.
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Wtf there are so many people who don’t have access to a bank account for a myriad of reasons. How are they going to get around. Maybe it’s time for a boycott of mta
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Not to mention that the machines never work. I'll continue to drive my gas guzzler.
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Yeah but cash transaction could endanger MTA workers health if the money transmits disease
This is just wrong. There are still many people without credit cards or smart phones. Bad move!
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