New York City Prepares to Say Goodbye to the MetroCard Era
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New York City is transitioning from the traditional MetroCard to the contactless OMNY system for subway and bus fares, aligning with global cities like London and Singapore, with the last day to buy or refill MetroCards being December 31, 2025.
Topics:businesstransportation#contactless-payment#metrocard#new-york-city#omny#public-transit#transportation
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