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258 points · 348 comments · raybb

  1. kelnos · · focus · HN ↗
    Ugh, looks like this only works if you pay for the Waymo with a Visa card, and also use that same Visa card to pay for transit. I don't use a credit card for transit in SF; I use my Clipper transit card.

    I get that integrating with the Clipper system is a lot more difficult, but... c'mon.

    1. pastel8739 · · focus · HN ↗
      Why do you use clipper? There is no benefit to clipper anymore over a credit card, right? And just the disadvantage that you need to reload it.
      1. rob74 · · focus · HN ↗
        The point still stands. Regular transit users generally don't pay per ride, they use monthly passes. Or aren't those a thing in San Francisco?
        1. lxgr · · focus · HN ↗
          It's possible to implement weekly/monthly passes on credit/debit cards too via capping, but it's indeed a bit more annoying and unpredictable. For example, NYC MTA weekly capping breaks if you ever remove and re-add your card to your phone. (And I can understand how not all transit agencies want to offer capping.)
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