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New York City transit auctions off last MetroCard machines: ‘Wild home decor idea’
MTA to sell remaining machines – which weigh up to 1,050lbs – as it transitions to contactless fare system
TL;DR
- The MTA is auctioning off its final 60 MetroCard vending machines (MVMs and MEMs).
- The auction runs until August 19th.
- Machines are sold as-is, non-operational, with buyer responsibility for pickup and transport.
- The MTA is also holding a sweepstake for a chance to skip lines at the transit memorabilia sale.
- This auction is part of the MTA's transition from MetroCards to the OMNY contactless payment system.