“MTA MetroCard” Retires
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
New York New York, The iconic yellow “MTA MetroCard” is about to become a museum piece. After three decades of swiping, New York City is pulling the plug. Starting January 1, 2026, the MTA is officially ending the sale and distribution of MetroCards, completing a total transition to the OMNY (One Metro New York) tap-to-pay system.
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