Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of paying for New York City’s buses and subways seemed like cutting-edge technology. Now, its days are numbered. Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of ...
With the MetroCard retiring at the end of 2025, the OMNY system will become the only way to pay for most transit riders. By Stefanos Chen Starting on Jan. 1, transit riders will no longer be able to ...
For more than three decades, lifelong New Yorkers and tourists visiting the Big Apple have shared the experience of a MetroCard swipe gone wrong. Swiping the transit card too fast or too slow, with ...
New Yorkers are losing more than just a way to pay for subway and bus rides with the MetroCard’s retirement — they’re also saying goodbye to a versatile tool for some resourceful residents. Ahead of ...
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — After more than 30 years as the form of payment for New York City’s mass transit system, the MetroCard will always be remembered not just for its vibrant look but for creating ...
The MetroCard, New York City’s finicky transit fare payment system, died on Thursday after years on life support. It was 34. The MetroCard’s parent, the MTA, spent eight years slowly killing it, with ...
For artist Thomas McKean, the New York City MetroCard was anything but mundane. He used cut-up bits of the cards to create hundreds of sculptures and collages, and still has a stockpile to work with.
For more than three decades, lifelong New Yorkers and tourists visiting the Big Apple have shared the experience of a MetroCard swipe gone wrong. Swiping the transit card too fast or too slow, with ...
New Yorkers said goodbye to an iconic piece of their city last week - the MetroCard. For decades, people swiped the yellow-and-blue cards to pass through subway turnstiles. They're no longer needed in ...