MTA Fare Buster
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About MTA Fare Buster
Based on simple math, this app aims to help you add value to your Metrocard in a way that won't leave any leftover change after paying for your trips.
As of the time of this publication, the cost for a subway fare is $2.75, and when adding value to your card greater than or equal to $5.50, a 5% bonus is added, which is nice but can lead to uneven balances. Use this app to figure out EXACTLY how much to add to your card.
Idea based on the work done by Ben Wellington here:
http://iquantny.tumblr.com/post/96700509489/how-memorizing-19-05-can-help-you-outsmart-the-mta
MTA fare data:
http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm
Project source here:
https://github.com/loisaidasam/mta-fare-buster-android
Metrocard image used from here:
http://web.mta.info/metrocard/
http://web.mta.info/metrocard/images/mc.jpg
As of the time of this publication, the cost for a subway fare is $2.75, and when adding value to your card greater than or equal to $5.50, a 5% bonus is added, which is nice but can lead to uneven balances. Use this app to figure out EXACTLY how much to add to your card.
Idea based on the work done by Ben Wellington here:
http://iquantny.tumblr.com/post/96700509489/how-memorizing-19-05-can-help-you-outsmart-the-mta
MTA fare data:
http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm
Project source here:
https://github.com/loisaidasam/mta-fare-buster-android
Metrocard image used from here:
http://web.mta.info/metrocard/
http://web.mta.info/metrocard/images/mc.jpg
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
-- 1.3 update --
Moved app dev to Eclipse-style to Android Studio-style. Addressing crashing issues, sorry folks! :)
-- 1.2 update --
Using the MTA's latest fare data: $2.75 per ride, 11% bonus with addition of $5.50+
Also upgraded to latest available Android SDK
-- 1.1 update --
Fixed crash when no value is entered.
Also, beware that the MTA is undergoing another fare hike!
Details here: http://gothamist.com/2014/11/17/fare_hike_mta.php
-- 1.3 update --
Moved app dev to Eclipse-style to Android Studio-style. Addressing crashing issues, sorry folks! :)
-- 1.2 update --
Using the MTA's latest fare data: $2.75 per ride, 11% bonus with addition of $5.50+
Also upgraded to latest available Android SDK
-- 1.1 update --
Fixed crash when no value is entered.
Also, beware that the MTA is undergoing another fare hike!
Details here: http://gothamist.com/2014/11/17/fare_hike_mta.php
Version update MTA Fare Buster was updated to version 1.4
Version update MTA Fare Buster was updated to version 1.3
More downloads MTA Fare Buster reached 500 - 1 000 downloads
Version update MTA Fare Buster was updated to version 1.2
What are users saying about MTA Fare Buster
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Could do with a little more space between number field & go button (a little cramped for editing…)
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Thank you for updating the software. Very simple to use however it can probably use more of a description on start-up for those that have never used the app before.
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Last update causes it to crash on startup!
by Q####:
I love it. Sadly, the board decided to lower the bonus to 5%. Would love to see that update reflected in this app. Thank you!