NationalNew Yorkers held a funeral service for the MetroCardJanuary 2, 2026 | 6:26 PM GMTNew Yorkers gathered in Washington Square Park on Dec. 30 to mourn the New York City transit system's MetroCard, which is being replaced by OMNY, a contactless system that lets people tap their credit card or phone to pay for rides.

Source: Washington Post January 02, 2026 18:30 UTC