Some things have changed for those traveling from CT to NYC. What to know

Changes in buying and using tickets await Connecticut commuters and visitors to New York City on Metro-North’s New Haven Line since the first of the year.

The Surprising Cost Of Fare Evasions In These 5 US Cities

Subway riders have long skipped fares by jumping turnstiles to avoid the few dollars it costs to ride, adding up to millions ...

N.Y.C.'s Newly-Discontinued MetroCards Already Selling for Thousands of Dollars on eBay

After officially being discontinued by the MTA on Dec. 31, 2025, MetroCards are selling for thousands of dollars on eBay.
Community Impact

METRO launches new fare system, expands payment options with $2 cards

The new system to pay for public transit, RideMETRO, is now available for riders in the Greater Houston region.
Times Union

Metro-North fares are going up. Here’s how much prices will increase on the Hudson Line.

POUGHKEEPSIE — Metro-North Railroad fares are going up this week as part of a long-planned price hike. The increases vary by line and destination, but the railroad said no ticket price will go up by ...

17 best U.S. cities for free (Or nearly free) things to do

When many people hear "budget traveling," they automatically think about all of the things they will have to sacrifice in order to plan for an affordable trip. And while that may be true in some areas ...
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End of an era: How the MetroCard swiped NYC into the future

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — After more than 30 years as the form of payment for New York City’s mass transit system, the MetroCard will always be remembered not just for its vibrant look but for creating ...
Staten Island Advance

MTA retiring MetroCard: Wednesday is last day to purchase iconic NYC fare card

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be retiring the MetroCard after three decades of service. After Wednesday, Dec. 31, straphangers will not be able to buy or refill ...
Curbed

Swipe and Let Go

The first cards were blue with yellow lettering, instead of the reverse. Photo: Jon Naso/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images You will not see the final swipe this weekend. The MetroCard will ...
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Riders hold MetroCard funeral

NEW YORK (PIX11) — For old time’s sake, please swipe again. Dec. 31 marks a milestone in New York City’s transit history. MetroCard sales will end in 2025, and riders cannot add any more money to ...
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OMNY to replace MetroCards on all Bee-Line buses in Westchester County

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, New York (WABC) -- OMNY cards will replace MetroCards on all Bee-Line buses in Westchester County on Jan. 4 -- and it will come at a price. The switch includes a 25-cent base fare ...
Newsday

Here's what you need to know about LIRR fare changes that begin Sunday

The way Long Islanders pay for their commutes, and how much they pay for them, will undergo some major changes in the new year, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, as part of its latest rate ...