NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers – are you ready to say goodbye to the MetroCard and hello to OMNY? MetroCards will be fully phased out on Dec. 31, meaning commuters won’t be able to buy one after that ...

Zabar’s is keeping the crumbling MetroCard alive. Thousands of sugar-cookie-loving straphangers are swarming the iconic Upper West Side grocery store to get their hands on an edible version of the ...

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 ...

The MetroCard has been a New York staple for three decades, allowing riders to access the city’s vast public transit system. Now, however, the swipe-to-ride yellow ticket is being phased out as the ...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is auctioning off a limited quantity of MetroCard machines, offering transit fans a way to hold on to one of New York City’s most recognizable fixtures as it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For more than three decades, lifelong New Yorkers and tourists visiting the Big Apple have shared the experience of a MetroCard ...

New York is famous for many things — skyscrapers, pizza, and the steam that can often be seen rising from the city's roads. It's also known for its extensive public transport system, which is in the ...

The transition to the new tap-and-go system for New York City subway and bus riders is expected to save the agency at least $20 million annually, it said. By Lola Fadulu New Yorkers have long prided ...

After more than three decades of swipes, the MetroCard, a familiar piece of New York City history, is heading into retirement. The New York Transit Museum is marking the moment with a special exhibit ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Starting January 1, 2026, MetroCards will no longer be available for ...