The MTA is planning a four percent fare hike for public transit, raising the base fare to at least $3 by year's end, ...

During a news conference last week, Lieber made no promises to keep the 30-day option once the MetroCard disappears. But he said the board is considering using OMNY to give other discounts, perks or ...

The MTA's anticipated fare and toll hike will now likely not take effect until the end of 2025, or even early next year.

A planned fare and toll hike that would have driven up the cost of a Long Island Rail Road ticket by 4% may be put off until ...

Pinto chose the MetroCard as his medium. Photo by Jamie Lubetkin “I have a little stash, about 10,000 cards,” Pinto says wistfully, contemplating the day when his cherished medium will be no more.

The MetroCard has been a staple of New York City commutes since it was introduced in 1993. The swipe-able cards replaced subway tokens when those were discontinued in 2003.

The 32-year-old MetroCard will fade into history in 2026, taking with it the PATH Smartcard, which relies on MetroCard vending machines. Meanwhile, NJ Transit is a few months away from rolling out ...

The iconic yellow MetroCard, a symbol of New York City transit for nearly three decades, is set to become a relic of the past. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has revealed plans to ...

"It’s the end of an era: MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025 as part of our transition to contactless fare payment for subway and buses," read MTA's post on X. "Tap-and-go fare payment ...

The MetroCard is officially going the way of the subway token. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced on Wednesday that the ...

MTA announces end of MetroCard sales 00:43. MetroCards will soon be a thing of the past in New York City, the head of the MTA announced Wednesday. "Everybody knows we've been moving away from the ...