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Dwagner6 t1_itrvica wrote

It doesn’t, you took the wrong turnstile.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsjnow wrote

I asked an MTA employee and that is exactly what he told me.

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bklyn1977 t1_itrw6n2 wrote

You need to pay attention to where you going, son.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsjiz3 wrote

I’m not saying I paid that shit. Why are people assuming that? I’m asking why that shit is allowed!

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robxburninator t1_itrx0ws wrote

you scammed yourself.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsj7k3 wrote

I didn’t fucking pay that shit. What, do you think I’m some fucking tourist? I’m asking if anyone knows why the MTA charges that.

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Arleare13 t1_itrtjhw wrote

I don't think it does? I was there fairly recently, and I recall that the layout was fairly confusing. I think there were two sets of exits from the Airtrain area into the subway fare zone, one that cost $10.75 to swipe, and one that had a set of turnstiles for $8.00, then an exit, then separate $2.75 turnstiles (so that you could use a monthly/weekly Metrocard if you had one). It was somewhat confusing, and I wouldn't blame you if you went the wrong way, but I suspect that's what happened.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsknes wrote

I didn’t see it when I was there today. Maybe they got rid of it to rip people off on purpose. I just walked to aqueduct because I wasn’t going to pay $11 for the A train. And the shuttle is free or at least it should be since I wasn’t charged when I took it.

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Arleare13 t1_itsm7py wrote

The Airtrain shuttle? That’s definitely not free. It’s $8. And I’m quite sure that the MTA hasn’t decided to close subway entrances to trick people into entering the Airtrain instead (if for no other reason than that that fare goes to the Port Authority, not the MTA).

Again, I think you just messed something up. It’s understandable, it’s a confusing setup they have there.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsq829 wrote

Then…I know how to ride it for free. Also, it should be free since Newark is free.

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Arleare13 t1_itsrbsl wrote

Newark’s isn’t free either. It’s built into the price of a NJ Transit train ticket. If you take the NJ Transit train to that station, there’s a surcharge you pay when buying the train ticket.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itt4icr wrote

Yo, I’m just riding shit for free and nobody says a word but here’s the thing I don’t take the NJ transit. Free!!

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TheNormalAlternative t1_itru94y wrote

There are separate turnstiles for the airtrain and A train at Howard Beach. The airtrain is upstairs, the subway is downstairs. You can definitely take the A train without paying the airtrain fare.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsk7aa wrote

The MTA employee must have been high? He told me it costs $10.75. I told him I was just gonna take the A. Then he said, still.

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iliveoffofbagels t1_itruws2 wrote

Are you going through the wrong area? The A train shouldn't cost any different.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsjvyh wrote

This happened to me today (10/25/22). I got off the air shuttle train and an MTA employee said that’s what it costs.

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Arleare13 t1_itsmsda wrote

Okay, I see what’s going on here. The way the Airtrain is set up, you’re supposed to pay when you exit, not when you enter. So you’re supposed to pay $8 for the Airtrain ride, plus the $2.75 for the subway. If you didn’t pay the $8, by leaving through an emergency gate or something like that, you actually (unintentionally) scammed them, not the other way around.

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Cachesystem OP t1_itsqp7r wrote

Nah, I think you misunderstood what I said. I left the air train the way everyone else did and then they tried charging $10.75 for the A train. So I walked to Aqueduct and paid only $2.75. The MTA is charging $10.75 despite it being owned by NY & NJ. Somehow it’s legal but I don’t see how it is.

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Arleare13 t1_itsrmya wrote

You definitely misunderstood something. They did not attempt to overcharge you. You either managed to exit without paying the Airtrain fare, or paid it without realizing (did you swipe your Metrocard at any point)?

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Cachesystem OP t1_itt51y7 wrote

Yo I got monthly. Arlene, I got places to be bro so I don’t got time to refill shit. It’s once a month and I’m good. So I’m not getting charged a cent and they ain’t getting $8 or $10.75. They can get their mom down here to lick my forehead and let me through.

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iliveoffofbagels t1_itt1lfk wrote

AirTrain is $8 on exit if you are coming from the airport at Howard or Jamaica stations. You either pay directly or through your metrocard. Seems like you may have lucked out with an MTA employ that didn't care, or as Arleare13 said, might have paid without realizing it. If you are transferring directly to the subway line it will be $10.75 (2.75 subway fare + 8 Air Train fare). If you are just leaving it would be $8. If you are just entering the A Train off the street, it's just 2.75.

edit: personally I do feel it's a "scam" in that it's $8 for the AirTrain, but shiiieeeeet they really know how to work that supply and demand. Not so much a scam that it's 10.75 for airtrain + subway

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Cachesystem OP t1_itt4byz wrote

How about this I’m gonna go back there this week. I’m gonna figure this shit out and if I’m right with pictures and all I’m gonna buy myself a pizza. Why? Because blowjobs=happiness/(time*money) but pizza=(time(in minutes)-money)*happiness (pizza is always greater than 1 and blowjobs are between 0 and 1). LMAO. FUCK THE MTA!!

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iliveoffofbagels t1_itx4iv6 wrote

Honestly... just save the money and buy your self the pizza right now. Rather you use the money for some slices than the MTA get it for no reason.

Love your pizza formula.

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Cachesystem OP t1_iu04dc2 wrote

The pizza formula works with other things. It’s actually the formula for all forms of straight sex. If you’re a gay man then the formula doesn’t work at all. In fact, the formula is illogical if you are a gay man. I guess we should instead call all “homophobic” people “envious” since they are envious that fucking comes that easy. 😂🤣😂🤣

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