New York to Replace MetroCard With Modern Way to Pay Transit Fares

DATE: Fri, Aug 15, 2025
PUBLICATION: The New York Times

New York City’s transit system is expected to take a significant step on Monday toward replacing the MetroCard with a more modern way for passengers to pay fares — by waving cellphones or certain kinds of credit or debit cards at turnstiles in the subway or fareboxes on buses.