It’s the end of an era. December is the last month for MetroCards before New York City’s public transit system is taken over by OMNY. With the big change quickly approaching, it’s time for New Yorkers ...

Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of paying for New York City’s buses and subways seemed like cutting-edge technology. Now, its days are numbered. Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of ...

Unlike the MetroCard, the OMNY system requires train and bus riders in New York City to give their name and phone number to ...

With the MetroCard retiring at the end of 2025, the OMNY system will become the only way to pay for most transit riders. By Stefanos Chen Starting on Jan. 1, transit riders will no longer be able to ...

New Yorkers said goodbye to an iconic piece of their city last week - the MetroCard. For decades, people swiped the yellow-and-blue cards to pass through subway turnstiles. They're no longer needed in ...

MTA boss Janno Lieber didn’t seem to remember how much a monthly MetroCard costs Tuesday as he claimed commuters are “loving the benefit” of the potentially more expensive tap-to-ride system. The ...

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — After more than 30 years as the form of payment for New York City’s mass transit system, the MetroCard will always be remembered not just for its vibrant look but for creating ...

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 ...

The MetroCard — a blue-and-yellow pass that for more than three decades let riders into New York’s vast subway network with a swipe — will be retired on Wednesday, replaced by the already popular ...

The MetroCard, an iconic piece of plastic utilized by countless New Yorkers to access the city's mass transit system for just over three decades, meets its demise on Dec. 31 at the age of 32. The ...