"Here's what I don't get, what's the benefit to me? I remember the transition from Token to Metrocard, and there were significant benefits to the riders: 1) Bus <-> Subway Transfer (ending many 2 fare commutes) 2) Unlimited ride daily / weekly / monthly What does this get me? Slightly faster bus load times? The Select Bus service (where you buy before you board) does much more to solve that problem." - Sean Reiser