EXPLORETime Out New York · 4h ago
PATH cards are officially going bye-bye next month—here's what commuters need to know
Executive Brief
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The PATH rail system will permanently discontinue SmartLink and MetroCard support on September 1. Commuters must transition to the Total Access PATH Payment system to maintain access between New York and New Jersey.
- 01Legacy SmartLink and MetroCard payment methods will be officially retired on September 1
- 02Total Access PATH Payment becomes the exclusive fare collection system for the network
- 03Commuters should transition to TAPP-compatible contactless payment methods immediately to avoid service disruptions
- 04The change affects all PATH rail connections between Manhattan and New Jersey transit hubs
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London Business News: Executive Guide →AI-generated summary · Verify at source
SmartLink and MetroCards will stop working on PATH on September 1 as the system fully switches to TAPP.