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Remembering the MetroCard — NYC’s beloved subway and bus fare card, which goes the way of the token on Dec. 31

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 ...
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NICE Bus riders preparing for fare hikes and the end of the MetroCard

Two changes are taking place this weekend that will impact tens of thousands of people who use the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) Bus system every day. Starting Sunday, Jan. 4, one-way fares will ...
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New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

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.
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MetroCards are more than a way to pay transit fares for some New Yorkers

New Yorkers are losing more than just a way to pay for subway and bus rides with the MetroCard’s retirement — they’re also saying goodbye to a versatile tool for some resourceful residents. Ahead of ...
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Westchester's Bee-Line Buses To Switch To Tap-And-Go As MetroCard Era Comes To End

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins toured the Valhalla Bee-Line garage ahead of the OMNY rollout. — Westchester County Government Westchester County’s Bee-Line bus system will officially switch ...