# NYC Transit Auctions Off Last MetroCard Machines as Decor

New York City transit is auctioning off its last MetroCard vending machines as the system fully transitions to OMNY tap payments. Collectors and fans can buy the iconic machines for repurposing at home, such as novelty decor. The auction marks the end of an era for a familiar piece of subway infrastructure.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/new-york-city-transit-metrocard-machines-auction) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:36:47 GMT