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Poland
Rzeczpospolita
National & Local
After 30 years, New York says goodbye to the iconic MetroCard. How to pay in the subway now?
New York bids farewell to the iconic MetroCard, a symbol of the city since its introduction in 1994, as it transitions to new payment methods for subway access.
Jan 5 • 12:34 UTC
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UK
Guardian
National & Local
End of an era as New York City transit retires three-decade-old MetroCard
New York City's MetroCard, which has served as a transit pass for over three decades, is being retired as the city transitions to a new contactless payment system called Omny.
Dec 31 • 21:38 UTC
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France
France24
National & Local
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
The New York City subway is phasing out MetroCards in favor of a fully implemented tap-and-go fare system called OMNY, with the last day to purchase or refill MetroCards set for December 31, 2025.
Dec 31 • 10:59 UTC