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Goodbye (and Good Riddance?) to the MetroCard

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.

© Vincent Alban/The New York Times

New Yorkers and visitors have purchased 3.2 billion MetroCards over the past three decades. In 2026, they will be phased out.
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