New York City finally joins London, Singapore and other world-class cities with a tap-only subway system - Fortune

Google News12/29/2025 • Last cited 12/30/2025

Summary

New York City has transitioned to a tap-only subway system, joining other major cities like London and Singapore, as it phases out the MetroCard. According to Fortune, this change marks a significant modernization of the city's transit payment system.

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