According to a Metro-North web advisory, the MTA is having a world of trouble with their bank today, so riders can actually use their March passes through tomorrow morning. And if you were forced to buy a ticket on board after a humiliating squabble with a stone-faced conductor, you’re up for a refund.
Here’s some of the text:
The long lines and difficulties that many of you experienced this morning (April 2) in purchasing tickets were due to circuit problems experienced by the bank that processes our credit card and debit card transactions.
In response to this problem, monthly ticket holders will be able to use their March monthly ticket until 10 AM on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
Also, customers who were forced to purchase their tickets on our trains this morning as a result of this problem can apply for a refund for the difference between the station fare and the on-board price.
Needless to say, the MTA regrets the inconvenience.
