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

Thomas M c Kean fell in love with the MetroCard over twenty-five years ago and never looked back. In this live, virtual talk ...

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

The MetroCard isn’t dead yet, but some New Yorkers are already in mourning. Hundreds of heartbroken visitors flocked to a Brooklyn museum to pay their respects to the transit payment system ahead of ...

The MetroCard is getting a second swipe at love. The iconic fare payment method is being hawked to amorous superfans for up to thousands of dollars on online auction sites — giving them a new life as ...

After more than three decades of swipes, the MetroCard, a familiar piece of New York City history, is heading into retirement. The New York Transit Museum is marking the moment with a special exhibit ...

New York City’s iconic yellow transit payment, the MetroCard, makes its final swipes at the end of 2025. The last day for riders to purchase or refill their card will be on the last day of December.

NEW YORK (AP) — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems.

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 ...

This article explores the recent surge in MetroCard sales online, the factors driving their newfound value, and what this means for collectors and everyday users alike. The Rise in Value of MetroCards ...