The MTA will sell its remaining machines that weigh up to 1,050lb as it transitions to contactless fare payment system
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City has begun auctioning off its final MetroCard vending machines, offering New Yorkers the chance to own one of the transit system’s most recognizable fixtures as the agency continues its transition to Omny.
The auction opened on Wednesday morning and will run through 19 August, according to the MTA. The agency is offering a limited number of retired MetroCard Vending Machines (MVM) and MetroCard Express Machines (MEM), which have served subway riders for decades.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/new-york-city-transit-metrocard-machines-auction
Author : Marina Dunbar
Publish date : 2026-08-05 18:04:00
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