The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has officially set December 31, 2025, as the final day for MetroCard sales, marking the end of a three-decade run for the iconic blue-and-yellow fare cards. This shift finalizes the transition to OMNY, the contactless tap-and-go payment system that has already captured 65% of rider transactions. Key Timeline and Changes MetroCards won’t disappear overnight. The cards will remain usable for at least six months into 2026, with an official final acceptance date to be announced later. Retail partners will stop selling MetroCards by fall 2025, giving commuters time to adjust. “After 32 years, it’s time … Continue reading MTA to End MetroCard Sales by December 2025, Transitioning Fully to OMNY