Peter T. Daniels wrote:
On Oct 24, 1:24*pm, "Joseph D. Korman" wrote:
Here's a scan of the transfer: http://www.thejoekorner.com/transfers/rockline.gif

The local passenger still paid the double fare. *Paid three on entering
and got one back on the exit. *This was to protect the then private bus
company from 'unfair' competition from the city owned subway line.

How did they get the third token from the local traveler?

If you follow the link to image, you'll see that the transfer is
called a "Special Refund Ticket" which cost one token, refundable
upon exiting at an eligible station.

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Steven O'Neill
Brooklyn, NY http://www.panix.com/~steveo