An OMNY card isn’t necessary to ride the New York City subway if you have a credit or debit card with a chip, or a digital ...
Beginning in 2026, New York City subways will transition away from MetroCards to OMNY cards. Here's how it will work.
OMNY cards can be purchased or reloaded at OMNY vending machines in most subway stations or at select retail stores across ...
MetroCards will still be accepted into 2026, with an exact end date to be announced at some point next year, officials said.
With the MetroCard retiring at the end of 2025, the OMNY system will become the only way to pay for most transit riders.
New York is famous for many things — skyscrapers, pizza, and the steam that can often be seen rising from the city's roads. It's also known for its extensive public transport system, which is in the ...
The humble MetroCard may have outlasted its useful life, but in its day it was revolutionary, says Jodi Shapiro, curator at ...
Westchester County is preparing to roll out its new Bee-Line buses with OMNY fare scanners starting Sunday, January 4.
After more than 30 years as the form of payment for New York City’s mass transit system, the MetroCard will always be remembered not just for its vibrant look but for creating a blueprint for easier ...
“With MetroCards no longer being sold after Dec. 31st, 2025, thousands of older New Yorkers must now navigate a system they did not choose and have not been guided through.” (Marc A. Hermann / MTA New ...
New York City’s MetroCard — the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip — is being replaced with OMNY, ...