This MetroCard vending machine was shut down by 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, several hours before it was scheduled to cease allowing riders to replenish the iconic blue-and-yellow cards. Unexpired cards can still be used for several more months but can no longer be replenished. ( Photo: reddit) MTA Says ‘Happy New Year 2026’–NYC Transit Fares Rise The first Sunday of 2026 was a turning point for New Yorkers: The basic transit fare jumped by a dime to $3 for a single... News 05 Jan 2026 | 12:46
