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PJMcK

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1. I liked the MetroCard

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:21 AM

5 hrs ago

It was compact and I never had a problem with it. The new OMNY card is fine but it’s thicker making it a bit more cumbersome.

There was a maybe-rumor that it never got hacked. Don’t know if it’s true but one often sees fare-beaters vaulting the turnstiles. I find this infuriating because I paid my fare as did most of the other subway riders.

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Goodbye MetroCard! [View all] SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago OP

I liked the MetroCard PJMcK 5 hrs ago #1

What they don't say is what people who have no credit card or phone will do. MineralMan 3 hrs ago #2

You don't need a phone SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #3

Ah, OK. I looked that up. MineralMan 2 hrs ago #4

Many of the other cities with tap and go still have cards Renew Deal 1 hr ago #5

I have an OMNY card SocialDemocrat61 1 hr ago #6