The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City has initiated the auction of its last MetroCard vending machines as part of its shift to a contactless fare system known as Omny. The auction commenced on August 5, 2026, and will continue until August 19, 2026. The MTA is offering a limited quantity of retired MetroCard Vending Machines (MVM) and MetroCard Express Machines (MEM), which have been in service for decades.
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MTA Auctions Final MetroCard Machines as Transition to Contactless System Continues
The MTA has started auctioning its final MetroCard vending machines as it moves towards a contactless fare system. The auction began on August 5, 2026, and will run until August 19, 2026, featuring a limited number of retired machines.
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MTA Auctions Final MetroCard Machines as Transition to Contactless System Continues