Starting Dec. 31, MetroCards cannot be purchased, renewed or paid for. Sometime during 2026, New York will fully shut down ...

More than 90% of subway and bus riders are using OMNY, which stands for “One Metro New York.” Options include a reloadable ...

In 2025, swiping a plastic rectangle through a card reader feels like an anachronism, but the MetroCard shouldn’t be taken ...

For old time’s sake, please swipe again.  Dec. 31 marks a milestone in New York City’s transit history.  MetroCard sales will ...

Dec. 31 will be the last day that anyone can buy or refill a MetroCard in New York City as transit authorities are working to ...

After 30 years of glitchy swiping, it's finally time for New Yorkers to get the subway experience that they deserve.

A Bronx collector and an East Village artist have amassed piles of the soon-to-expire farecards over the years.

Nail technicians, phone repairers and artists are among those who say they use the iconic cards as work tools.

Long Island commuters will experience fare changes in 2026, including new ticket options and fare evasion measures, as the ...

The future is OMNY, the contactless fare system for the MTA. That means you have to use Apple Pay on your smartphone or Apple ...

Fellow collagist Nina Boesch estimates she has around 90,000 MetroCards stashed in her West Village studio — enough to last ...

The New York City transit system is retiring the MetroCard after more than 30 years. The gold-and-blue swipeable card was ...