It’s been hinted at for years, but now it’s almost here: MetroCard sales will end after December 31, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, riders will no longer be able to …
When my wife Sharon and I travel to a big city, we try to depend on mass transit whenever possible. It saves us from paying hotel parking fees—often astronomically high …
For years, New York City has flirted with the idea of connecting LaGuardia Airport to the city’s rail and subway system. But after decades of false starts and flawed proposals, …
One of our favorite destinations is New York City. We usually go back every few months. One of the best things about visiting NYC is that we don’t need to …
The End of the MetroCard: MTA Sets Final Phase-Out Date All things must come to an end, and it looks like the time has finally come for the MTA MetroCard. …
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York functions as a comprehensive transportation system offering services including buses, subways, and commuter trains across the Greater New York area. In addition, …
The New York MTA is a transportation system that provides buses, subways, and commuter trains in the Greater New York area. They also manage several bridges and tunnels in New …
MetroCard has been a payment method for the New York City MTA’s subway and bus system since 1996. The iconic yellow cards are a part of New York’s culture as …
For most of us, life in the world since the Covid pandemic has returned to normal or nearly normal. However, there are a few pretty major changes still going on. …
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is still transitioning from the 30-year-old MetroCard payment system for buses and subways to the new OMNY contactless payment platform. All stations and …