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NBC New York: New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares 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. Now, more than ... New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

The New York Times: The MetroCard Goes the Way of the Token as M.T.A. Announces End of Sales The transition to the new tap-and-go system for New York City subway and bus riders is expected to save the agency at least $20 million annually, it said. By Lola Fadulu New Yorkers have long prided ... The MetroCard Goes the Way of the Token as M.T.A. Announces End of Sales