New York says goodbye to the MetroCard

09/09/2025 3 min
New York says goodbye to the MetroCard

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Episode Synopsis

First came the token. Then the MetroCard. Now, a new chapter in New York City transit history is about to begin. The MTA plans to retire the MetroCard at the end of this year, replacing it with OMNY, a contactless payment system. Shirin Hakim checks in with New Yorkers to see how they feel about saying goodbye to a city icon.