On Wednesday, the MTA retired the MetroCard, ending the era of the iconic fare payment method that replaced tokens in 1994.

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 ...

It’s the end of an era. December is the last month for MetroCards before New York City’s public transit system is taken over by OMNY. With the big change quickly approaching, it’s time for New Yorkers ...

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — It’s the countdown to the end of the MetroCard and while many New Yorkers know they won’t be able to buy a new one after Dec. 31, some may wonder what happens to any cards with ...

The MetroCard isn’t dead yet, but some New Yorkers are already in mourning. Hundreds of heartbroken visitors flocked to a Brooklyn museum to pay their respects to the transit payment system ahead of ...

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest ...

“With MetroCards no longer being sold after Dec. 31st, 2025, thousands of older New Yorkers must now navigate a system they did not choose and have not been guided through.” (Marc A. Hermann / MTA New ...