New York City transitions from MetroCard to OMNY tap-and-go fare system
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The New York City subway is retiring its MetroCard system in favor of OMNY, a contactless fare payment system, with the last day to buy or refill MetroCards being December 31, 2025. The transition reflects a global shift towards digital, contactless transit payments, with over 90% of trips now paid via OMNY, which allows riders to tap credit cards or smart devices. While the change aims to modernize and save costs, some riders express nostalgia and concerns about accessibility for the elderly.
- New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares ABC News
- The end of the line: New York City’s iconic MetroCard is about to go out of service CNN
- What to Know About OMNY, MetroCard’s Tap-and-Go Successor The New York Times
- OMNY makes a bumpy landing as MTA fully converts to tap-to-pay fare system Gothamist
- MetroCard machines removed from Staten Island as MTA readies for switch to OMNY SILive.com
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