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Paris metro tickets were punch cards until the 1970s, but they always retained their signature shape.

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Video. It's the end of the line for Paris’ iconic metro ticket

Updated: 05/10/2022 - 10:59 GMT+2

After 120 years, Paris is phasing out the paper metro ticket for a paperless future. The end of an era has sparked nostalgia for many commuters.

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