2026-09-19 06:30 UTC
A reminder that card only is shit: tried (not very successfully) to help an African (not sure which country) stundent who had just arrived by train in Leiden & needed to get to the 2.5 km away dorm.
She needed to take a taxi (extra expensive in NL) because the buses need a (credit) card and she didn't have one working in Europe. And to add insult yo injury, I had to tell her she needed to walk around the station because the taxis are on the other side & she need a card to get through. 😔
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@TallSimon@mstdn.ca 2026-09-20 15:07
@vicgrinberg@mastodon.social I'm guessing the old 🇳🇱 strippenkaart I found in a box in my closet isn't valid anymore... 🤔 Little known fact. In our city (Mississauga 🇨🇦 ) the bus driver will let you ride if you have "forgotten" your card. Don't push your luck. It is policy to let you ride, and also to drop you off between stops if you have a need.