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.
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.