The MetroCard

This little yellow plastic card with a magnetic strip is called the MetroCard, a staple of New York City's public transport system for almost 30 years. Swiping the MetroCard through a slot is how you unlock a subway station turnstile. Alas, it shall soon cease operation. Its last day of operation will be the 31st of December 2025. Starting January 1, 2026 NYC will be completely switching to tne OMNY card, which you'd tap instead of swipe.

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