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Brian Fritsch
Coverage of Brian Fritsch in the Nexus archive.
- The MTA still accepts MetroCards in the OMNY era — but does anyone still swipe? Here are a few who do.
The MTA stopped selling MetroCards in 2026 but continues to accept them for existing balances. Most riders have adopted OMNY, with 98% using the new system. Some seniors and individuals with leftover MetroCard funds still use the old cards or coins, and the MTA is phasing out MetroCard vending machines and swipe slots.