[Shirleevee]

from the MTA website;

With the introduction of Automated Fare Collection, the traditional role of the station agent in booths collecting money, emptying turnstiles, dispensing and accounting for tokens has now changed dramatically (tokens were eliminated in May 2003) and customer service has become a greater part of their job. MetroCard Vending Machines (MVMs) and MetroCard Express Machines (MEMs) now provide custom service..

The Staten Island train is free unless you take it to the SI Ferry.....which I haven't done in quite a few years........somedays I feel old lol.

Shirleevee