A handful of newsstands sell discounted MetroCards for the JFK AirTrain that are a lifeline for airport workers.

Major changes to the fare and ticketing policies of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency’s (MTA) services went into effect on Jan. 4, affecting Metro-North Railroad passengers traveling to ...

In 2025, swiping a plastic rectangle through a card reader feels like an anachronism, but the MetroCard shouldn’t be taken for granted. Every little yellow plastic rectangle represents a genuine ...

After officially being discontinued by the MTA on Dec. 31, 2025, MetroCards are selling for thousands of dollars on eBay.

Despite being out of circulation for more than 20 years, New York subway tokens are listed for very little on resell sites like eBay, averaging anywhere between $10 and $50 for a handful. First ...

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, an iconic piece of plastic utilized by countless New Yorkers to access the city's mass transit system for just over three decades, meets its demise on Dec. 31 at the age of 32. The ...

Resisted at first, the replacement for the subway token became an indelible symbol of the city ...

New York (CNN) — 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 ...

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

Plastic MetroCards that used to cost $1 are now being sold on eBay for thousands of dollars, after the card was discontinued.

Starting January 1, 2026, MetroCards will no longer be available for purchase or refill at New York City subway stations and buses, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes its ...