STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In January, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will begin retiring the MetroCard.
The payment cards will still be accepted, but the transportation agency will phase them out over the course of 2026.
Commuters are being advised to either spend down the value on MetroCards or transfer remaining money to an OMNY card.
To help with the transition, the MTA has announced several places where Staten Islanders can refill OMNY cards, apply to the reduced fare program, or transfer their remaining MetroCard balances.
MTA mobile sales vehicles will be at the following locations on Staten Island between Dec. 9 and Dec. 23:
Tuesday, Dec. 9
10 a.m. to noon in New Springville at Yukon Avenue, near the Yukon Bus Depot.
1 to 3 p.m. in Castleton Corners at Victory Boulevard, off Manor Road.
Monday, Dec. 15
10 a.m. to noon in New Dorp at Hylan Boulevard and Tysens Lane.
1 to 3 p.m. in New Dorp at Hylan Plaza, near Ebbitts Street and Hylan Boulevard.
Tuesday, Dec. 23
10 a.m. to noon in New Springville at Yukon Avenue, near the Yukon Bus Depot.
1 to 3 p.m. in Castleton Corners at Victory Boulevard, off Manor Road.
Commuters can also use the MTA’s customer service centers to transfer card balances.
Of the 16 customer service centers across New York City, only one is on Staten Island.
Located at the Staten Island Railway’s St. George station, the center is open 24/7 to assist riders with exchanging expired MetroCards or applying for Reduced Fare benefits.