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Transition to Tap-and-Go Payment System

Sector: Government • Location: New York, United States

Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

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Planned

The MTA is phasing out MetroCard sales by December 31, 2025, transitioning to a contactless tap-and-go payment system. This new system allows riders to pay fares using digital wallets, contactless credit and debit cards, and OMNY cards, aiming to modernize fare collection and improve customer experience.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Government
Location
New York, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

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The project “Transition to Tap-and-Go Payment System” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in New York, New York, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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2026-07-22

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The MTA is phasing out MetroCard sales by December 31, 2025, transitioning to a contactless tap-and-go payment system. This new system allows riders to pay fares using digital wallets, contactless credit and debit cards, and OMNY cards, aiming to modernize fare collection and improve customer experience.

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Transportation

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United States of America (USA)

State

New York

City

New York

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

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Government

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2025-03-20

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