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    MetroCard Replacement Offers Chance to Improve New York City Subway, Bus Service

    Transit advocates say the technology for the new fare-payment system will let the MTA offer passengers more options

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    Imagine that you’re about to enter the New York City subway, when an app warns that the nearest train platform is overcrowded. Then it notes that there is a bus five minutes away headed in the right direction.

    Or imagine boarding a city bus through the rear door, tapping your smartwatch to pay. And the ride turns out to be free because you’ve already reached your maximum commuter payments for that month.

    Transit...