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Tell Us: Digital LIRR Tickets

Would they cut down on your commute?

Commuters may soon be able to purchase their tickets with a few taps on their smartphones as LIRR officials announced they are considering digital ticketing.

A company is reportedly being sought to put the plan in motion, for MTA and Metro-North customers. A contract will hopefully be awarded in June with digital tickets available in the fall. Read the full story here.

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After Thursday's blackouts affected machines, Syosset LIRR commuters had to make the choice between buying a more expensive ticket on the train or head to nearby stations to get their tickets from a machine. In this case, the system would likely have been appreciated by commuters.

Are digital LIRR tickets a good idea? Are there any drawbacks to digital ticketing or is it a step in the right direction?

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