New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity ...

How To Ride The New York City Subway

An OMNY card isn’t necessary to ride the New York City subway if you have a credit or debit card with a chip, or a digital ...
Gothamist

MetroCard, NYC’s tricky subway swipe card, dead at 34

The MetroCard, New York City’s finicky transit fare payment system, died on Thursday after years on life support. It was 34.
Yahoo

NYC students selling school-issued subway cards good for four free rides daily per year for up to $1,500: ‘A STEAL’

These kids are taking the city and the MTA for a ride. New York City students are hawking their new, school-issued OMNY cards for up to $1,500 to straphangers looking to get their hands on the subway ...
Hyperallergic

NYC’s Transit Museum Pays Homage to the MetroCard

An exhibition reminisces about the yellow icon’s 32-year reign as the MTA retires the payment method for good.