Giving new meaning to the term “underground art,” MetroCard art has thrived in New York ever since the cards replaced metal tokens as the city’s essential transportation appliance 32 years ago.

Last week, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced the end of the MetroCard. The agency has long suggested it will phase out MetroCards since it introduced contactless payment systems in 2019.

The 32-year-old MetroCard will fade into history in 2026, taking with it the PATH Smartcard, which relies on MetroCard vending machines. Meanwhile, NJ Transit is a few months away from rolling out ...

MTA alerted its commuters through a post on social media platform X this week that it would be phasing out the MetroCard, with its end coming at the end of the year. "It’s the end of an era ...

The MetroCard, introduced in 1994, has been integral to New York City life for generations. Its impending retirement signals the end of an era that saw the transformation of how millions of people ...

eBay listings show prices ranging from $20 ... making it a valuable addition to any collection," one seller wrote. Past inaugural Metro cards, including those from Barack Obama’s 2009 ...

eBay listings show prices ranging from $20 to $450 ... making it a valuable addition to any collection," one seller wrote. Past inaugural Metro cards, including those from Barack Obama’s 2009 ...