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Re:How MetroCard works (2005) [pdf] by frosted-flakes on Monday September 05, 2022 @11:12AM (#32725211)
Why though? What's wrong with a normal bank card?
Re:How MetroCard works (2005) [pdf] by bobthepanda on Monday September 05, 2022 @02:54PM (#32727837)
Less cards to carry.

Also, technically, Octopus is a very special bank card, as it's regulated by the HKMA and has a deposits license.