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SmartLink Era Ends for PATH Riders | New York City News
Say goodbye to your trusty SmartLink card—starting September 1, PATH riders between New Jersey and New York must switch to the new TAPP system. After nearly two decades of service, the iconic turquoise card with Lady Liberty is officially retired, following the earlier phase-out of MetroCards. The Port Authority is pushing everyone toward TAPP, which lets you pay via credit card, phone, or a TAPP card—and boasts 96% adoption already. While it’s a bittersweet end to an era that began in 2006 (with paper tickets and metal tokens before that), TAPP still offers a unique perk: direct purchase of…
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