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EXPLORETime Out New York · 3h ago

Miss MetroCards? You can now bid on New York’s last MTA vending machines

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New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has initiated a public auction for a limited supply of decommissioned MetroCard vending machines. Prospective buyers must coordinate specialized logistics for transport, as the MTA does not provide delivery services for these iconic transit artifacts.

  • 01MTA is auctioning iconic MetroCard vending machines as the system transitions to digital payments
  • 02Availability is restricted to a limited number of units sold through a bidding process
  • 03Successful bidders are responsible for all logistics and removal requirements for the heavy machinery
  • 04The sale marks the final phase of retiring physical MetroCard infrastructure from New York stations

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The MTA is auctioning off a limited number of the iconic machines, but you’ll need a plan to get one home.