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		Tijdreiziger on June 23, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The tiny chip that powers Montreal subway tickets In the systems I’ve ridden, there’s usually some kind of plastic stored-value card for regular riders, and the (more expensive) disposable tickets are only used by occasional riders.

Symbiote on June 23, 2024 [–]

A system I used in China had NFC plastic coins for occasional use, which were collected and refused by the exit barrier.

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