<Finally! The end of the MetroCard>
The symbol of New York, the yellow subway ticket
MetroCard sales will end at the end of this year
Scheduled to end in 2023 but delayed due to COVID-19
The MetroCard shows no signs of disappearing despite warnings that it will soon be gone.
It's a big vending machine
You can only purchase one at a time (you can't choose the number)
Although it is a large vending machine, it is often unavailable. Currently, only cash is accepted. Currently, no change is given. Currently, cash is not accepted.
The card I just bought can't be used because of a magnetic problem.
Even if there is a problem, the staff at the booths can't do anything and just hand you an envelope and have to file a complaint with the operating company (= travelers have no choice but to accept it).
There were various problems
32 years since its introduction in 1993
It will play a vital role as a symbol of New York.
This yellow design is used for various anniversaries and campaigns.
Tiffany Blue, rapper Biggie, musicals,
etc.
It was a limited edition and I was looking forward to it.
Going forward, the system will be unified into the contactless Tap & Go style "OMNY" that was introduced in 2019.
We live in a convenient age where you can use your credit card or smartphone without prior registration (plastic OMNY cards can also be purchased from vending machines).
For about 50 years since 1953
The token (coin) that was the face of the NY subway
1993: Yellow MetroCard takes over
After 32 years, its role came to an end.
The first token costs 15 cents, currently 2.90 USD per ride
It feels about 20 times older.
A valid metro card
Available until the end of 2026
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<New York subway to go $3 starting January 4, 2026>
The 24-hour nonstop service of New Yorkers,
Subway (subway).
From January 4th (Sunday) of the new year
It came to $3.
This is the third price increase in the last 10 years.
In 2015, it was raised from $2.50 to $2.75.
Eight years from now, in 2023, it will reach $2.90.
And now it's down to $3 in just three years.
But it's a flat rate, so no matter how far you go or how long you ride, it's only $3!
Together,
32 years since its introduction in 1993
The yellow MetroCard, which served as a symbol of New York, was discontinued at the end of last year.
The contactless Tap & Go style has already been in place since 2019
It has been unified into the "OMNY system," which looks like an iPad.
(*MetroCards that are still valid can still be used until an announcement is made that they will no longer be valid, but since the vending machines no longer exist, you cannot load money onto them.)
The yellow MetroCard was replaced by
The simple black and white "OMNY Card" (right in the photo below)
It can be purchased from vending machines,
You don't have to buy that card
It's convenient because you can use it by simply holding up your credit card or smartphone, which has a WiFi-like mark and allows contactless payments.
No pre-registration or anything is required.
Just come to New York and hold it up.
So, in NY
Please be sure to bring your credit card with you, or your smartphone, which has a Wi-Fi-like mark on it.
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<There are plenty of great deals this year in "Winter in New York"!>
The temperature in New York today is 10 degrees Celsius. It looks like March temperatures will continue for several days, which is unusual for New York, which is known for its harsh winters.
But...
Normally, in January and February in New York, the temperature drops to minus 15 degrees and there is snow, so the number of tourists drops dramatically.
No matter where you go, there are no lines and the service is slow and polite.
It's the only "bargain season" of the year
This year's annual special offer is starting!
⚫️25% off hotels
NYC Hotel Week (1/2-2/12)
25% off standard rooms at 151 hotels https://www.nyctourism.…
*This is great news in NY where hotel prices are soaring.
⚫️ Half price Broadway musicals
NYC Broadway Week (1/20-2/12)
2 tickets for the price of 1 at 27 theaters https://www.nyctourism.…
Great value lunch and dinner at your favorite restaurant
NYC Restaurant Week(1/20-2/12)
https://www.nyctourism.…
*Hundreds of restaurants offer prix fixe 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners for $30, $45, or $60. Popular celebrity chef restaurants that are usually hard to get to...
⚫️Two people can get tickets to popular New York attractions for the price of one (= half price)
Must See Week (1/20-2/12)
※It's fun just looking at the list of what entertainment will be half price↓ https://www.nyctourism.…
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<On January 1, 2026, New York welcomed the New Year, 14 hours later than Japan!>
With the temperature at minus 2 degrees and snow falling,
In the heart of New York City, Times Square
This year, over one million people from all over the world gathered.
Countdown from "60"
With the famous ball drop
A ton of confetti with wishes from people all over the world written on it was thrown into the air.
Some early birds lined up for about 14 hours from the morning.
It's true that everyone wears diapers on the way because they can't go to the toilet.
but,
In the end, self-control worked in my head.
He couldn't relieve himself in his diaper,
It seems that many people just put up with it and go home.
It might be worth experiencing once in your life.
Thank you for your continued support this year!
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