Yesterday I rode the Green line to work, as usual. I get on at the Science Park Station and swipe my monthly card when I get into the front car. When I left work and swiped my card at the turnstiles at Arlington Station, I couldn't figure out why it would work. After a couple of tries it finally dawned on me...it's September!
Digging through my backpack for $1.25 for a token, I found $1. I had just emptied out all of my change into a container I have in my office at work. I collect change and use it to buy coffee in the morning. I had meant to stop at an ATM in my building but had forgotten. So, there I stood with an expired monthly pass an not enough money for a token. If they had the new electronic pass machines, I could have purchased another pass with a debit card.
Hoping for a little kindness, I got in line for the token booth. When it was my turn, I held up my monthly pass to the window and explained that I forgot it was a new month. Putting my dollar in the tray, I told the cashier that was all the money I had on me and asked if I could still get a token. She pushed the dollar back to me and motioned for me to go through.
Thank you, Arlington Station Cashier, for being sympathetic!
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BTW, it seems you have that font change problem here as well.