What to know about the OMNY system as NYC says goodbye to MetroCard this week

The future is OMNY, the contactless fare system for the MTA. That means you have to use Apple Pay on your smartphone or Apple ...

New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity ...

End of the line for NYC subway MetroCards. How do OMNY cards work?

Beginning in 2026, New York City subways will transition away from MetroCards to OMNY cards. Here's how it will work.
The New York Times

The MetroCard Goes the Way of the Token as M.T.A. Announces End of Sales

The transition to the new tap-and-go system for New York City subway and bus riders is expected to save the agency at least $20 million annually, it said. By Lola Fadulu New Yorkers have long prided ...
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NYC students selling school-issued subway cards good for four free rides daily per year for up to $1,500: ‘A STEAL’

These kids are taking the city and the MTA for a ride. New York City students are hawking their new, school-issued OMNY cards for up to $1,500 to straphangers looking to get their hands on the subway ...