Pinto chose the MetroCard as his medium. Photo by Jamie Lubetkin “I have a little stash, about 10,000 cards,” Pinto says wistfully, contemplating the day when his cherished medium will be no ...

Last week, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced the end of the MetroCard. The agency has long suggested it will phase out MetroCards since it introduced contactless payment systems in 2019.

News MetroCard ends, new NJ Transit card begins, but a regional fare card is a missed goal for riders Updated: Mar. 26, 2025, 6:12 a.m. | Published: Mar. 25, 2025, 7:15 a.m.

The 32-year-old MTA MetroCard will cease operations Dec. 31, but other fare cards are coming. NJ Transit will debut one in just a few months, and PATH is in the works on a card for its new TAPP ...

"It’s the end of an era: MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025 as part of our transition to contactless fare payment for subway and buses," read MTA's post on X. "Tap-and-go fare payment ...

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 ...

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced the final day for MetroCard sales will be Dec. 31, ...

But we won't be selling new ones," he said. "Goodbye, MetroCard. You served us well, but it's time to retire you to the Transit Museum to spend many happy days with your old friend, Mr. Token." ...

Instead of a MetroCard swipe, riders can pay the $2.90 fare through the OMNY system by tapping their phone at a turnstyle using digital wallet apps, such as Apple and Google pay, with contactless ...

The transition from Metrocard to 'tap-and-go' moved closer to the finish line on Friday as the MTA made OMNY cards available to their reduced fare riders.

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You’ll also need to include a passport-style photo and a copy of an ID to prove your age. You can then mail your application to: MTA New York City Transit Att: Reduced Fare Program 130 ...