MetroCards to disappear after 3 decades: NYC’s transit payment method will soon be obsolete

After the MetroCard debuted, it had transit tokens take their place “next to the buggy whip and trolley car,” as the Advance ...

Worried About NYC Ditching The MetroCard? Here's How Its OMNY Replacement Works

New York City is retiring the MetroCard for public transport, with OMNY taking its place. You can still buy a physical OMNY ...
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MTA Announces Final Countdown For MetroCard Sales

The iconic yellow MetroCard, a symbol of New York City transit for nearly three decades, is set to become a relic of the past. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has revealed plans to ...

6 changes for NYC commuters in 2026: MTA price increases, MetroCard phase-out and more

The MTA board unanimously approved a plan to increase fares, with the changes set to take effect in January 2026. The base ...
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All MTA buses, subway stations now equipped with OMNY readers

NEW YORK (WABC) -- MetroCard will soon be tapped out as the MTA finished installing readers for OMNY, its new contactless fare payment system, at all subway stations and on all buses, the authority ...