Sep 24

An Online Tool Meant to Simplify the Transit System

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Public officials and the founders of Google announced the start of New York’s version of Google Transit, which they said would transform the navigation of the nation’s busiest transit system.

Source: By SEWELL CHAN

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Aug 14

After Computer Glitch, Riders Ponder Ethics of Free Ticket

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The ethical quandaries of the free ride were spotlighted by the disclosure of a computer glitch that allowed hundreds of people to get free rail tickets and MetroCards.

Source: By WILLIAM NEUMAN

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