New York City subway switching to tap-and-go fares

Riders hold MetroCard funeral

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- For old time's sake, please swipe again.  Dec. 31 marks a milestone in New York City’s transit history.  MetroCard sales will end in 2025, and riders cannot add any more money to existing cards.  Some people are taking it out in style. At Washington Square Park, some riders met to hold [...]

End of an era for NYC subway riders

NEW YORK — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world's oldest and largest transit systems.

New York City subway switching to tap-and-go fares

The New York City subway is set to switch from the MetroCard to OMNY, a contactless payment system, at the start of the new year. The last day to buy or refill a MetroCard, which launched in 1994, is Wednesday, but the cards will be accepted into mid-2026. The final acceptance date is yet to…

Thank you to the MetroCard for 30+ years of service. Now, it’s time to tap and go forward.

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New York's MetroCard Era Ends After 31 Years

After more than three decades of service, New York City's iconic MetroCard is about to retire, as December 31, 2025 marks the final day commuters can purchase or refill the gold-hued plastic cards that replaced subway tokens back in 1994. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been transitioning to OMNY, a contactless payment system introduced in 2019 that lets riders tap a credit card, phone or smart device at turnstiles. More than 90% …