MetroCard's Retirement: Saying Goodbye to NYC's Iconic Card
Update: 2025-12-28
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New Yorks MetroCard, a beloved icon for over three decades, is set to retire by the end of 2025. The plastic card, which replaced subway tokens in 1994, will be replaced by OMNY, a contactless tap system. OMNY, already used in over 90% of subway and bus trips, offers a seamless payment experience akin to buying coffee. While some New Yorkers, particularly the elderly, feel a sense of loss, others see it as a necessary evolution. The MTA anticipates significant savings and fare caps with OMNY, marking the end of an era for a true New York staple.
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