MTA To Upgrade MetroCard Machines This Saturday

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The MTA will be upgrading MetroCard machines on Saturday.

That means commuters will only be able to use cash starting at midnight through 6 a.m. Saturday.

Due to a system software upgrade, MetroCard machines will accept cash only from 12:01AM to 6AM on Saturday, Feb. 10. Personnel will be on-hand in stations to assist customers without cash, if necessary, and anyone may call 511 or use a Help Point w/any questions.
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Attempts to make the change last weekend led to complaints about the lack of notice.

The software upgrade will impact all MetroCard vending machines, including PATH stations and airports.