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Some bus/rail systems are going cash free due to COVID-19

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Some bus/rail systems are going cash free due to COVID-19
Posted by divebardave on Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:05 PM

Dayton/Hamilton and maybe Cincy...no one wants to handle dirty cash

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:08 PM

Probably has more to do with social distancing.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by matthewsaggie on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:01 PM

Charlotte Transit light rail and buses going free fare tomorrow.

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Posted by PJS1 on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:51 AM

divebardave
 Dayton/Hamilton and maybe Cincy...no one wants to handle dirty cash 

As a regular transit user, I cannot think of any system in the U.S. where the operators handle cash. 

If a rider in Texas is paying with cash, h/she slides the bills and coins into the fare box.  The driver never touches them.

If the rider buys a day pass or an extended ticket, which works for transfers, the driver may hand it to h/her, but the driver does not give the rider any change. 

If a person in Dallas is buying a monthly pass at the downtown Dallas Area Rapid Tansit Center, the clerks would handle cash. The same is true for Austin, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio.  

Rio Grande Valley, CFI,CFII

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Posted by divebardave on Saturday, March 28, 2020 5:20 PM

"free fare" in Toledo means that the passengers get on the back door of the bus and  limit contact with the driver and the farebox in the front of trhe bus. only 10 people per bus allowed with a overflow bus following. 

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Posted by scilover on Monday, June 22, 2020 5:53 AM
It’s becoming the new norm already after covid 19. Even in my area, most shops and restaurant are going cash free. As much as it troubles people, I feel like it’s the right move as it helps reduce the risk of transmitting the virus.
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Posted by highball6868 on Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:13 AM

Having a great time riding free in many cities in New England and the Whole state of VT need updtate on NJ transit and Metro North and MASS buses and Trains

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