Big changes are coming to New York City transit fares by the end of the year — including a likely price hike. The MTA plans to raise the cost of subway and bus rides by ... to keep the 30-day option ...

The MTA's anticipated fare and toll hike will now likely not take effect until the end of 2025, or even early next year.

The MetroCard has been a staple of New York City commutes since it was introduced in 1993. The swipe-able cards replaced subway tokens when those were discontinued in 2003.

“After 32 years, it’s time to say goodbye to the MetroCard and go all-in on the fare payment system of the future,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber in a press announcement yesterday.

First, transit officials in New York City said goodbye to the Metrocard.. Now the MTA is waving farewell to another transit icon: the famed subway map. “This is a lynchpin moment,” said MTA ...

So as New York City begins its final months of MetroCard sales, we’re breaking down all you need to know about getting and using an OMNY card in NYC. When is the MTA ending MetroCard sales?

"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 ...

First, transit officials in New York City said goodbye to the Metrocard. Now the MTA is waving farewell to another transit icon: the famed subway map. “This is a lynchpin moment,” said MTA ...