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Comparing Unlimited Ride
and Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCard

Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard

The more you ride, the less each ride costs. Free rides, pay for 5 and get 6.
All free transfers included. Free subway-to-bus, bus-to-subway, or bus-to-bus transfer within 2 hours of paying your fare. (Some exceptions apply)
No refills. Get a new card every time you buy one. Refill as often as you like, until card expires.
Can only be used by one person at a time. Can be used to pay for up to 4 people at a time.
Cannot be used again at the same station or same bus route for 18 minutes.  
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