The New Paris Métro Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal

Re:The New Paris Métro Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal by sn9 on Saturday November 25, 2023 @08:38PM (#38418485)

I was in Paris a year ago and the metro was such a joy to use. Way easier than the subway in NYC, cleaner, and the people watching was a nice bonus.

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Re:The New Paris Métro Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal by wildrhythms on Sunday November 26, 2023 @07:36AM (#38421146)

I disagree that it's easier than the NYC subway. The 'zone' system is complicated for tourists who aren't used to dealing with that. Contrast to NYC subway where it's $2.90 (formerly $2.75) to walk thru the turnstile and go anywhere. It seems like Paris is adopting a similar model which is nice to see. NYC also has nearly 170 more stations than Paris.

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Re:The New Paris Métro Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal by dopidopHN on Sunday November 26, 2023 @08:17AM (#38421375)

What is hard to use about it ? The machine or the teller will give you the proper ticket. Plan highlighting the zone are in every stations and cars. ( on top of the doors )

Not living there anymore but I think those zone are on the way out anyway. They make it more expensive for folks with less income.

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Re:The New Paris Métro Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal by mplewis on Sunday November 26, 2023 @11:09AM (#38422642)

Get the NFC card and you can refill it on your phone. Super easy to use.

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Re:The New Paris Métro Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal by sn9 on Monday November 27, 2023 @10:49AM (#38433688)

I was actually comparing both through the viewpoint of a tourist.

Paris was far and away easier to navigate, even though I don't even speak French.

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